Head of IT

Multinational large consumer goods company | São Paulo (Hybrid)

A leading multinational consumer goods company is undergoing a significant digital transformation and is seeking an exceptional Head of IT to lead its technology agenda across a large and complex operation.

The Role

The role will be responsible for advancing the company’s technology and digital agenda, ensuring that IT operates as a true strategic enabler for the business. It sits within a matrixed global structure, requiring ongoing alignment with international leadership, active participation in global forums, and engagement in cross-regional reviews, audits, and initiatives. The mandate includes leading a sizeable team, strengthening governance, sustaining operational excellence, and preserving the momentum of an ongoing transformation. This is a first senior leadership seat fully dedicated to IT (though not positioned as C-level).

Key Responsibilities

The Head of IT will oversee a broad portfolio of technology functions and managers, promoting integration across business units and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This leader will act as a critical interface between local operations and global leadership, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensuring consistency with global standards.

Profile Requirements

We are seeking a senior IT executive with:

• A strong corporate background in large, complex and preferably multinational organizations.
• Experience operating in matrixed environments, with comfort navigating dual-reporting lines, cross-border alignment, and global governance.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and managers through transformation and scale.
• Strong business orientation, executive presence, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• High emotional maturity and a leadership style that balances strategy, execution, and people development.
• Fluent, executive-level English which will be essential for day-to-day interaction with global teams, executive meetings, written communication, and participation in international audits and reviews.

Additional Information

• This role sits on a succession pathway within the broader leadership structure, with future potential to progress into C-level responsibilities. Competitive executive-level compensation;
• Based in São Paulo, with hybrid flexibility.