Head of Installation - Denmark
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Head of Installation role in Denmark requires strong leadership and operational management skills within the industrial refrigeration and HVAC sector. The candidate must have a minimum of six years of relevant operations management experience, preferably in industrial refrigeration or HVAC systems, including heat pumps. A university degree or equivalent experience is required, emphasizing a solid technical foundation. The role involves leading a branch of approximately 70 skilled professionals with 10–12 direct reports across functions such as Project Management, Systems Installation, Project Engineering, and Contract Accounting. Key competencies include strategic and financial project delivery planning, workforce planning, retention, and development of both subcontractors and in-house teams. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in continuous improvement initiatives, scaling best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure operational effectiveness, financial performance, compliance, and safety. Strong business acumen, decision-making capabilities, and resilience are essential, as is the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels in a complex, fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills across organizational levels and international experience are preferred. Fluency in Danish and English is mandatory. The role also demands fostering cross-functional collaboration with supporting functions such as Finance and Procurement, coaching teams using enterprise operating models, and developing supplier networks to maintain competitive advantage. This leadership position requires a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement within a well-established, growth-oriented company focused on green energy-efficient cooling and heat pump technologies.
About the role
Role Summary
- Lead a branch of approximately 70 skilled professionals in Denmark’s industrial refrigeration and heating sector
- 10–12 direct reports; functions include Project Management, Systems Installation, Project Engineering, and Contract Accounting
- Report to the General Manager of Johnson Controls UKI Nordics
- Responsible for on-time, on-budget, high-quality project delivery
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with supporting functions (Finance, Procurement, etc.)
- Ideally based at the Hornslet facility in Denmark
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a team to exceed customer expectations with a collaborative approach
- Govern development of project delivery plans for large-scale Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC installations
- Directly manage and coach 10–12 direct reports; empower a branch of ~70 colleagues
- Develop workforce and supplier network capabilities to stay ahead of competitors
- Systematically coach the organization using the enterprise operating model
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and scale best practices
- Provide governance leadership for operational effectiveness, financial performance, compliance, and safety
Requirements
Personal
- Proven leadership and decision-making skills; effective with both blue-collar and white-collar staff
- High business dexterity and personal resilience
- Ability to drive change and foster continuous improvement
- Operates effectively at both strategic and operational levels
- Thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment with structured administration
- Effective communicator across organizational levels; international experience preferred
Professional
- University degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Minimum 6 years of relevant operations management experience, ideally in industrial refrigeration or HVAC
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic and financial project delivery plans
- Strong experience in workforce planning, retention, and development (subcontractors and in-house)
- Demonstrable experience with continuous improvement and best practices in manufacturing or systems environments
- Solid understanding of governance frameworks and compliance
- Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems and heat pumps
- Fluency in Danish and English
Benefits
- Attractive salary package, optional benefits program, and health insurance
- 11% paid pension
- Employment in a growth company with over 130 years of history
- Be part of the green energy-efficient cooling and heat pump industry
- Well-established employee associations
- Flexible working hours
- Access to education and 5,000+ e-learning programs
- Strong maternity/paternity benefits, including support for child's first sick day and a global network for parents
- High-security standards; work with high-performance teams
How to Apply
- Ongoing interviews; early application encouraged
- Send your CV as soon as possible if interested
About Johnson Controls
- Global organization with 2,000 locations and over 85,000 employees
- Dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and sustainable world through innovative, intelligent, and integrated building solutions, technologies, and infrastructure
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