STARK Group

Lead the operational foundation behind STARK Group’s digital transformation Are you an experienced IT Director with a strong background in infrastructure and operations? Do you know how to combine operational stability with transformation, and can you create direction and momentum across international teams and strategic partners? As Senior Director, IT Operations & Infrastructure, you will be a key leader in STARK Group IT, responsible for ensuring stable, secure and efficient IT operations while developing the infrastructure and operational capabilities needed to support STARK Group’s continued growth and transformation. You will report to SVP, Torben Fabrin, Group CIO, and be part of the Group IT Leadership Team. As a leader of leaders, you will lead the organisation through four experienced Senior Managers, each heading their own team. In total IT Operations & Infrastructure counts +35 FTE’s. The organisation is further supported by external and outsourced resources, and you will hold significant budget responsibility across the area. A key part of your role will be to lead through leaders: setting clear direction and expectations, developing strong leadership capabilities and creating an environment where your leaders can take ownership and deliver results through their teams. As a senior Director in STARK Group IT, you will be expected to drive performance, make an impact, build for the future, inspire the will to win and create results through strong teams and collaboration. What success will look like Your overall responsibility will be to provide and continuously improve reliable IT infrastructure and operational services aligned with business needs. You will set direction for the area while create the conditions for the organisation to perform in a complex international and multi-vendor environment. You will be directly responsible for: Setting and driving the overall strategy and roadmap for IT Operations & Infrastructure, supporting scale, agility, security and efficiency. Leading and developing the IT Operations & Infrastructure leadership team, creating clear direction, strong leadership, accountability and high performance across the organisation. Taking responsibility for the overall financial performance of the area, ensuring effective prioritisation of investments, resources and external spend. Contributing actively as a member of the STARK Group IT Management Team, taking shared responsibility for the overall direction, priorities and performance of Group IT. Through your leaders, you will be accountable for: Ensuring high availability, operational stability and resilience across STARK Group’s IT infrastructure and services. Delivering strong performance across infrastructure, workplace services, operational security, service management, sourcing & vendor management and strategic vendor partnerships. Ensuring an operational setup capable of supporting business-critical services and applications in a 24/7 environment. Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, while ensuring that new solutions and major transformation initiatives transition successfully into stable operations. Why join STARK Group? This is an opportunity to lead the operational foundation behind STARK Group’s IT landscape at a time of significant transformation. You will play a central role in ensuring operational excellence across business-critical services today while shaping the infrastructure, operational capabilities and service model needed to support the next phase of our digital transformation. You will have both the mandate and responsibility to influence how we operate, how we work with strategic partners, and how we build a scalable and resilient technology foundation for the future. You will join an ambitious and down-to-earth organisation where collaboration, accountability and the ability to turn strategy into execution are highly valued. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a seasoned IT Director who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution and has the authority and leadership presence to set direction in a complex international organisation. In other words, you are comfortable setting direction while remaining close enough to operations to understand risks, challenge decisions and act when needed. You are a visible and pragmatic leader who creates clarity in complexity, builds trust across organisational boundaries and takes accountability for results. We expect that you have: Significant senior leadership experience within IT infrastructure and operations. Experience leading complex international or multi-country IT environments. A strong track record from high-availability and business-critical 24/7 operations. Proven experience as a leader of leaders, with the ability to develop senior managers, create accountability and deliver results through multiple layers of an organisation. Experience working with internal teams, outsourced services and strategic technology partners. Broad understanding of infrastructure, networks, service continuity, disaster recovery and end-user services. Experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and organisational change. Strong vendor management, stakeholder management and influencing capabilities. The ability to operate effectively across strategic, tactical and operational levels. The primary workplace is in Viby j. Aarhus in STARK Huset and the role includes approximately up to 20 travel days annually. Welcome to Group IT When joining Group IT, you will be joining a digital transformation journey as we replace our legacy monoliths and transition towards a modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT, a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, is responsible for delivering group-wide business-critical IT solutions. We aim to modernise and reimagine the IT landscape to ensure both scalability and composability to meet existing and future business needs, and we would like your input to rethink the way things are done in our industry to offer our customers an extraordinary experience. Want to know more and apply? We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Torben Fabrin, Group CIO at torben.fabrin@stark.dk for any specific questions regarding the role. We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until the right candidate has been found. STARK Group STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a solid legacy. STARK Group was established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a skilled team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to equip professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C   At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite candidates of all backgrounds to join us in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authenctic selves to work. Agency Policy STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with candidates seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application. STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.

Service Owner – Logistics Applications (NYCE WMS & Relex Supply Chain Planning) Are you motivated by driving stable, high-performing application services that support business-critical logistics operations? Do you thrive in a role where application ownership, service quality, technical governance, and vendor management go hand in hand? As a Service Owner, you will hold end-to-end accountability for our NYCE WMS and Relex Supply Chain Planning IT application services. You will be responsible for ensuring operational stability, service performance based on SLA and KPI's, governance, and continuous improvement across the application landscape. You will act as the primary point of contact for service performance, governance, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement across our logistics application landscape. Your work will be essential in ensuring that our business-critical logistics services continue to deliver value while supporting STARK's ongoing digital transformation journey. What will success look like? As Service Owner, success is measured by your ability to create reliable, well-governed services that support our logistics operations today while preparing them for tomorrow. The role is about more than maintaining systems. It is about driving service performance, security, and strong stakeholder relationships while continuously improving the application services, integrations, and technology landscape that support the business processes. In close partnership with Business Owners, you will help ensure that technology capabilities continue to support evolving business needs. During your first 6 months, we expect you to: Build a strong understanding of our logistics processes, service landscape, including integrations and dependencies on other systems and governance model. Use this understanding to develop the services in line with business needs. Establish trusted relationships with key stakeholders across Logistics, Supply Chain, IT teams, and our vendors. Take ownership of service agreement, service performance, service reviews, and ongoing governance activities. Gain insight into current service challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities. Coordinate upgrades, patches, integrations, releases and service enhancements with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors and implementation partners. Within your first year, you will have: Established yourself as the trusted Service Owner for NYCE WMS and Relex Supply Chain Planning. Defined and implemented service governance principles, performance metrics, and improvement plans. Strengthened collaboration between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners. Improved service stability, performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. In the longer term, you will: Drive service maturity and operational excellence across the logistics application landscape. Define and execute service roadmaps aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and business value creation. Ensure that supported services remain scalable, resilient, and fit for future business needs. Team, Reporting Line & Collaboration You will be part of Group IT and report to the Head of Standard Application Support. You will join a team focused on delivering stable services, strong governance, and the continuous evolution of business-critical applications supporting our logistics operations. In your daily work, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, IT Service Desk, Application Support, and Infrastructure teams. You will also work extensively with external vendors and implementation partners to ensure service quality, performance, problem management and continuous improvement. As Service Owner, you will play a key role in bringing business and IT together, ensuring that priorities, roadmaps, and operational improvements remain aligned across the organisation. Who are we looking for? You enjoy taking ownership and creating clarity across complex service landscapes. Combining a service ownership mindset with solid technical understanding, you are comfortable discussing integrations, service performance, operational risks, and vendor deliveries while translating business needs into sustainable application services. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you are motivated by improving services and ensuring that technology delivers measurable business value. We place great emphasis on your experience with: Service Ownership, Application Management, Service Delivery Management, or similar roles. Technical understanding of application operations, integrations and system dependencies, enabling you to assess risks and coordinate with IT specialists and vendors. Experience working with Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Planning, or similar business-critical enterprise applications. Experience with NYCE WMS, Relex, or comparable platforms is an advantage. ITIL-based service management and governance frameworks. Vendor management, service reviews, and stakeholder management. Service performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Welcome to Group IT When joining Group IT, you will be part of a digital transformation journey as we replace legacy monoliths and move towards a more modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT is a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, responsible for delivering group-wide business-critical IT solutions. We strive to modernise and reimagine our IT landscape to ensure scalability and composability, and we value colleagues who want to help rethink how things are done in our industry. Want to know more and apply? We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your opportunities within STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Jan Højgaard, Interim Manager, Second Level Application Support on ext.jan.hoejgaard@stark.dk for any specific questions regarding the role. We aim for a start as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and we will close the process once we have found the right candidate. STARK Group    STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between.   STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individuals of all backgrounds to join us in creating and inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.      Agency Policy    STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.  STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.

Are you passionate about how technology shapes business decisions and eager to apply your analytical skills in a real-world, international environment? Join STARK Group IT in Viby, Aarhus as our new Student Analyst in the Technology Office. Here, you will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, architecture and business, working alongside experienced Enterprise Architects and technology leaders while developing your analytical and technical capabilities. The Role As our new Student Analyst, you will become part of the Technology Office team and support a range of activities related to technology strategy, architecture and governance across STARK Group. You will collaborate with experienced Enterprise Architects and technology professionals across our European business, contributing analyses, research and decision material that help support long-term technology planning and architecture development. This is an opportunity to gain insight into how technology decisions are made in a large international organisation while building experience that complements your studies. What you will be working on You will support and deliver within the Technology Office with tasks such as: Strategic Technology & Architecture Analysis Conduct analyses that support Group IT decision-making, including architectural health assessments, technical debt evaluations and cost-benefit analyses related to technology choices. Research and communicate insights on relevant technology trends and their maturity. Collect, structure and analyse data to support technology and architecture initiatives. Roadmaps & Governance Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology and architecture roadmaps. Help prepare documentation, presentations and analytical material used by senior technology stakeholders. Support governance activities and follow-up on technology initiatives. Cross-Europe Collaboration Work alongside experienced Enterprise Architects and technology professionals across our European markets. Gain exposure to how technology strategy and architecture are managed in a large international organisation. Collaborate with colleagues from different functions and countries across STARK Group. What you bring You are eager to lean and are an analytically strong student who is motivated by teamwork and solving complex problems. We imagine that you: Are a thirdyear BSc or firstyear Master’s student at AU/BSS with a technology or data focus and strong business interest (eg Business, Technology, Data Science, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science or a similar field) Have solid analytical skills and have experience with Python and/or SQL. Are structured, curious, and comfortable working with numbers. Enjoy working with others and contributing to a positive team dynamic. Why join STARK Group IT? STARK Group is a top-20 company in Denmark with a strong growth track record across Northern Europe. With more than 20,000 employees, 1,150 branches and approximately DKK 60 billion in annual net sales, we operate in a dynamic environment where technology plays an increasingly important role. As a student with us, you will: Work approximately 15 hours per week with flexibility around exams. Become part of a collaborative and ambitious Technology Office team. Gain experience working alongside experienced Enterprise Architects and technology leaders. Develop your analytical, technical and business understanding in an international environment. Gain insight into large-scale technology and architecture work across multiple European markets. Want to join our journey? We look forward to receiving your application. Please include your CV, a Cover letter and your latest academic transcript. If you have questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Thomas Rosendahl at thomas.rosendahl@stark.dk. STARK Group   STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centers across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C  At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individuals of all backgrounds to join us in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.  Agency policy  STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.  STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.

Transformation Communication Specialist Can you turn complex change into a story that people understand, believe in and act upon? If so, you could become the voice behind Athene, STARK’s transformation programme. Athene is more than a programme. It is a comprehensive transformation of our processes, systems and the way we work. That is why we are looking for a strong Transformation Communication Specialist who can ensure that these changes are understood, embraced, and embedded throughout the organisation. Your Role You will act as the link between the Athene programme and the business, playing a key role in creating one unified Athene narrative across projects, functions and markets. You will need to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. One day you might be developing the communication strategy for a new programme workstream. The next day you could be producing leadership communication materials, building campaigns or creating content for the intranet, newsletters or Viva Engage. You succeed when leaders actively drive change through communication, employees understand Athene and see its relevance to their daily work, and your communication creates engagement, strengthens adoption of new ways of working, and ensures a consistent story across projects and functions. Your Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Execute and further develop the overall communication and engagement strategy for Athene. Define and drive the shared Athene narrative across programme workstreams and projects. Develop clear, action-oriented communication plans that support programme milestones. Communication and Engagement Develop communication materials in a variety of formats aligned with the channel strategy. Equip leaders to become the transformation’s most important communication channel. Drive and develop the programme’s communication channels, including the landing page and newsletter. Ensure that communications answer the most important question for employees: “What does this mean for me?” Measurement and Impact Define communication and engagement KPIs. Measure understanding, engagement, readiness, and adoption. Turn insights and feedback into continuous improvements to the communication approach. What We Are Looking For We imagine that you: Have experience with internal communication and preferably change communication from larger transformation-, implementation or digitalisation programmes. Are a strong storyteller who can make complex processes, systems and organisational changes simple, relevant and engaging. Are empathetic, quick to understand people and have an eye for detail when tailoring the same message to different audiences. Have worked with digital communication channels and communities such as intranets, Viva Engage, or similar platforms. Can develop strategies, plans and tangible communication products. You have excellent writing skills and enjoy producing content yourself, naturally supported by AI tools. Have experience with Canva or other visual design tools and can create presentations, infographics and communication materials. Experience with video production is an advantage. Are curious, self-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. You build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across the organisation. You communicate fluently in both written and spoken Danish and English. While Danish is essential for engaging effectively with colleagues across the business, most communication materials are developed in English, making excellent English communication skills a must. If you master another Nordic language, it is only an advantage. What We Offer You will become a key member of the Athene programme and report to the Head of Business Change & Implementation. At the same time, your daily home base will be STARK’s Internal Communications team, where you will join a strong professional environment focused on internal communication, employee engagement, and leadership communication. This gives you a unique opportunity to combine close involvement in a major transformation programme with strong communication expertise and professional sparring, helping to bring change even closer to the business. We are a small but highly capable communications team of four people, where collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional excellence are a natural part of everyday work. The position is based in Viby J, Aarhus. Once the programme has been fully rolled out in Denmark, you will support its implementation across other Nordic countries. In this phase, you can expect approximately 10-15 travel days per year. Want to know more and apply? We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Stine Ladegaard Jensen on stine.ladegaard.jensen@stark.dk for any specific questions regarding the role. STARK Group STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a solid legacy. STARK Group was established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a skilled team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to equip professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite candidates of all backgrounds to join us in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authenctic selves to work. Agency Policy STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with candidates seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application. STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.

Senior Manager, Athene Programme Are you a people leader with a strong programme and project management background? Do you excel at creating momentum, leading experienced project managers, and delivering complex transformation initiatives in a high-stakes environment? As Senior Manager, Athene Programme, you will join the leadership team of the Athene Programme and take ownership of a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives across Supply Chain Management and Data Platform. You will lead a team of experienced project managers and play a key role in ensuring that projects are delivered successfully, while building a strong delivery culture and developing the people behind the delivery. You will be expected to challenge stakeholders, create clarity in complexity, make decisions, remove obstacles, and help the organisation move forward. Success requires both strong leadership and strong execution capabilities. What success will look like? As Senior Manager, Athene Programme, you will be responsible for delivering business-critical transformation initiatives through others. Success is measured not only by project outcomes, but by your ability to build a high-performing team, create alignment across stakeholders, and drive execution in a complex international environment. During your first 6 months, we expect you to: Establish ownership of your project portfolio across the Supply Chain Management and Data Platform value streams. Build strong relationships with project managers, business leaders, IT stakeholders, and programme leadership. Create clarity around priorities, governance, delivery plans, risks, and dependencies. Put effective leadership and follow-up routines in place for the project managers reporting to you. Become a trusted sparring partner to the Programme Director and wider leadership team. Within your first year, you will have: Delivered key programme commitments according to agreed timelines and objectives. Built a motivated and high-performing team of project managers with clear accountability and ownership. Strengthened collaboration across Business Transformation, IT, and the business organisation. Established a strong delivery culture focused on transparency, execution, and shared accountability. Successfully supported major programme implementations and business readiness activities. In the longer term, you will: Build a project management capability that continues to create value beyond the Athene programme. Create an environment where talented project managers grow, develop, and choose to stay. Help strengthen STARK Group's overall transformation and delivery capabilities. Be recognised as a leader who turns complexity into tangible business results while bringing people along on the journey. The role includes approximately 30-50 travel days annually across the Nordics. Team, Reporting Line & Collaboration You will report to Tommas Bjørnbak Tygesen, Programme Director and Vice President, and become part of the Athene Programme Leadership Team. You will have direct people management responsibility for a team of experienced project managers, both internal and external, working across the Data Platform and Supply Chain Management value streams. Together, they are responsible for delivering some of the most important components of the Athene programme. In your daily work, you will collaborate closely with Business Transformation, PMO, IT Delivery, value stream leads, business owners, and senior stakeholders across the Nordic organisation. The role can be based either in Viby J (Aarhus) or Frederiksberg (Copenhagen). Regardless of your primary workplace, you should expect to travel to the other location approximately 1-2 times per month, typically for 2-3 days at a time, as your team and key stakeholders are based across both offices. Who are we looking for? You have likely built your career within project and programme management and are now motivated by leading people and creating results through others. You know how to create structure without creating bureaucracy. You are comfortable making decisions, handling competing priorities, and maintaining momentum when things become complex. At the same time, you are a leader who builds trust. You challenge constructively, communicate clearly, and create accountability without creating fear. You are calm under pressure, pragmatic in your approach, and able to bring people together around a common goal. It will be an advantage if you have experience with: Leading large-scale transformation programmes, ERP implementations, or business-critical change initiatives. Managing a portfolio of projects in an international matrix organisation. People leadership and development of project managers or similar delivery roles. Working across both business and IT environments. Programme governance, risk management, planning, and financial follow-up. Motivated by engaging with stakeholders in a value-driven and decentralised organisation Agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches. Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who combines strong leadership with strong execution. Someone who can create clarity when complexity increases, make decisions when needed, and build a team that succeeds together. Welcome to the Athene Programme Athene is one of STARK Group's largest transformation programmes and plays a central role in building the future technology and business platform for the entire group. You will join a leadership team characterised by trust, openness, and a strong sense of shared responsibility. Decisions are often made through collaboration, relationships, and influence rather than hierarchy, making this an exciting opportunity for leaders who thrive in decentralised environments. The pace is high, ambitions are significant, and change is constant. At the same time, you will join a team that genuinely supports one another and believes that long-term success is created together. Want to know more and apply? We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your opportunities at STARK Group. For questions regarding the role, please contact Tommas Bjørnbak Tygesen, Programme Director and Vice President, at tommas.tygesen@stark.dk We are looking for someone to join as soon as possible and will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis until the right candidate has been found. STARK Group STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individuals of all backgrounds to join us in creating and inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Agency Policy STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application. STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.

Create alignment, momentum and transparency across one of STARK Group's largest transformation programmes If you thrive in complex environments where success depends on bringing many moving parts together, this could be the role for you. As Value Stream Lead, you will become a key part of the Athene Programme Management Office (PMO), helping ensure that projects within a value stream move in the same direction, at the right pace, and with clear priorities. Rather than managing a single project, you will own the overall value stream scope, roadmap, and expected outcomes, creating the structure and transparency needed to successfully deliver a portfolio of interconnected projects. You will connect project managers, programme leadership, business stakeholders, and governance forums, ensuring decisions are made based on clear insights, dependencies are managed proactively, and risks are addressed before they become obstacles. You will join a PMO function that continues to evolve alongside one of the largest digital transformations across Northern Europe. This means you will not only help drive delivery but also influence how governance, planning, and value stream management are developed across the programme. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will create the structure, alignment, and transparency needed to successfully deliver a portfolio of interconnected projects within a value stream. You will maintain the integrated value stream plan, coordinate priorities across projects and value streams, and ensure dependencies, risks, and delivery challenges are identified and addressed before they impact delivery. You will facilitate governance forums and decision-making processes across the stream, ensuring stakeholders have the insights needed to make timely and informed decisions. By consolidating inputs from project teams, you will create a clear overview of progress, priorities, delivery confidence, and expected outcomes. As a central part of the PMO, you will help strengthen governance, planning, and reporting practices across the value stream. You will challenge assumptions, support Project Managers, monitor adherence to agreed ways of working, and drive corrective actions when required. How You Will Be Successful in the Role When you create clarity, momentum, and alignment across the value stream, you make a real impact when you: Maintain a clear and integrated view of priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress. Ensure projects remain aligned to programme objectives, agreed delivery plans, and expected value stream outcomes. Facilitate governance forums that result in clear decisions, actions, and accountability, while maintaining relevant logs and driving follow-up on agreed actions. Identify delivery risks and dependencies early, including cross-project dependencies within the value stream and dependencies with adjacent value streams, and proactively coordinate mitigation and resolution. Deliver transparent and decision-ready reporting to programme leadership and stream boards. Support Project Managers in adopting effective governance, planning, and reporting practices, monitoring adherence and driving corrective actions where needed. What We Offer We offer the opportunity to create alignment and delivery in a major digital transformation. In this role, you will help turn strategic ambitions into coordinated execution across a value stream spanning multiple projects, stakeholders, and delivery teams. Your contribution will be reflected in the quality of decisions made, the pace of delivery, and the programme's ability to remain focused on the outcomes that matter most. You will report to Esther Phipps, Head of PMO, and work closely with the wider Athene PMO team, Project Managers, business stakeholders, and programme leadership across the organisation. You will join an international environment where collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued, and where your ability to create structure and transparency will have a direct impact on programme success. Who We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive and highly organised professional who thrives in fast-paced transformation environments. You enjoy creating structure, driving alignment, and helping teams navigate complexity without losing momentum. You are comfortable influencing stakeholders at different levels of the organisation without direct authority and can translate complex information into clear recommendations and actions. Most importantly, you are someone who takes ownership, challenges constructively, and helps others succeed. Key skills and qualifications include: Experience within programme management, project management, PMO, or large-scale transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of planning, governance, dependency management, and risk management. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, including the ability to drive alignment without formal authority. Ability to consolidate complex information into clear insights and recommendations. Experience working across multiple projects and stakeholder groups simultaneously. Familiarity with PMO frameworks, reporting practices, and governance processes. Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMI, or PMO-related qualifications are a plus. Welcome to the Athene PMO – working closely with Group IT By joining our Athene PMO team, you will help shape and support the delivery of one of STARK Group's most important transformation programmes. You will work closely with colleagues across Group IT, Business Transformation, and the wider business organisation to create transparency, alignment, and confidence in programme delivery. Together, we are modernising our technology landscape and building the capabilities needed to support STARK Group's future growth. As part of this journey, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how large-scale transformation programmes are governed, coordinated, and delivered across the organisation. Want to Know More and Apply? We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your opportunities within STARK Group IT and the Athene PMO. Please contact Head of Athene PMO, Esther Phipps on Esther.Phipps@starkbuild.co.uk for any specific questions about the role. STARK Group    STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between.   STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individuals of all backgrounds to join us in creating and inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.      Agency Policy    STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.  STARK Group is the leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches. Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice. The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030-validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.