About the opportunity
The Danish e-Infrastructure Consortium (DeiC) is seeking a Director for a two-year transition period to bring the joint national organization for digital research infrastructure for Danish universities into position as a professional, customer-oriented service organization. The Director will play a central role in following up on the evaluation of DeiC, establishing clear governance, professional operations, and a demand-driven service portfolio. Working at the intersection of university management, research, technology, digital infrastructure, finance, and international collaborations, the position is organizationally anchored at DTU in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
Salary and benefits
- Employment under the Danish AC collective agreement as a Chief Consultant with personnel management (chefkonsulent med personaleledelse).
- Possibility of qualification allowances (kvalifikationstillæg).
- Fixed-term leadership contract for two years with the possibility of extension.
Who can apply?
- Solid experience in strategic and operational management within a complex organization.
- Documented experience in securing stable operations, implementing new governance models, and optimizing processes.
- Technological understanding at an executive level.
- Ability to navigate relationships between university management, research environments, national/international stakeholders, and central administration.
- Open to all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic origin.
Required documents
- Motivated application (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Documentation of education
When to apply
- Application deadline: August 31, 2026.
- First round of interviews: Expected during week 37, 2026.
- Second round of interviews: Expected immediately following the first round.
- Target employment start date: October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
How to apply
- Click the official 'Apply Now' button on the DTU job portal.
- Complete the online candidate form.
- Upload your cover letter, CV, and educational documentation.
Additional information
- Because DTU conducts research in critical technologies, qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to security and export control regulations.
- For inquiries about the position, contact Board Chair Helle Zinner Henriksen (+45 2479 4448 / hzh.digi@cbs.dk) or Genitor Partner Martin Isenbecker (+45 2565 9231 / mi@genitor.dk).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced leaders with a strong background in strategic and operational management within complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
- Professionals who possess executive-level technological understanding and a proven ability to implement new governance models.
- Individuals with documented experience in optimizing processes and navigating relationships between university management and research environments.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is structured as a fixed-term leadership contract for a two-year transition period, which may require you to plan for your next career steps after this timeframe.
- If you are not currently based near Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, you will need to verify relocation logistics, as the role is organizationally anchored at DTU.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to security and export control regulations connected to critical technologies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This two-year transition role fits leaders looking to make a high-impact, national-level mark on digital research infrastructure by shaping governance and service operations. It provides a unique platform to collaborate with university management and international stakeholders while building valuable executive experience within Denmark's academic and technical landscape.
Our take
Senior managers with expertise in digital infrastructure and governance should seriously consider applying for this pivotal two-year transition role. Conversely, applicants seeking long-term permanent placement without a defined transition period or those unfamiliar with academic stakeholder environments may find this opportunity less suitable.
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