Digital Transformation Manager

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Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: Barcelona, ES

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

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Barcelona

     Digital Transformation Manager

 

The purpouse of the role is supports the delivery of the company’s digital innovation initiatives within the EMEA region, ensuring effective implementation and adoption across the business.

Coordinates and deploys digital tools and programs to support commercial teams in achieving profitability and efficiency targets.

Works closely with the regional business units to ensure smooth execution and consistent delivery of digital projects in line with business priorities.

 

About the role

 

Strategic Development & Market Alignment

-Support the implementation of digital initiatives in collaboration with Business Development Managers.

-Work with local markets to understand customer digital needs and provide input on EMEA requirements for global digital initiatives

-Track market trends and competitor activities to help maintain AkzoNobel’s presence in the VR EMEA digital landscape

Customer-Centric Digital Solutions

-Support the creation and implementation of digital solutions tailored to key customer segments, including work providers (FLI), MSOs, distribution groups, OEMs, etc.

-Support Digital Marketing Team with using the customer feedbacks into solutions to help meet customer needs and expectations..

Project Leadership & Execution

-Coordinate and support regional digital projects to address local needs and drive adoption.

-Work closely with regional sales teams on tenders, project tasks, and day-to-day operations to ensure smooth implementation and delivery.

Industry Engagement & Representation

-Participate in discussions with digital industry stakeholders (e.g., BMS, estimation tools, claim handling platforms) to provide EMEA insights and feedback.

Data & Process Optimization

Commercial Support

About you

 

  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in business management or related field. 
  • Min 5 years of work experience in commercial roles, marketing or value adding services preferably in a digital environment. Experience in paints and coatings industry, or B2B industry environment. 
  • High level of English in mandatory. Other European languages are highly desirable  
  • Project management, decision making, results orientation
  • Communication and presentation skills.

 

 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 51476 

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