Define and maintain IT & Security strategy, objectives, and roadmap aligned with business priorities and group standards
Domain Enablement & Alignment
Enable and support department managers, ensuring clear ownership, alignment, and effective collaboration across domains
Group Alignment & Governance
Ensure alignment with group IT architecture, policies, and ways of working, balancing local needs with global standards
Technology & Transformation
Drive digital and system-related transformation initiatives, ensuring scalable, integrated, and value-driven solutions
Operations Oversight
Ensure stable, secure, and efficient IT operations through clear accountability within the departments
Financial & Vendor Management
Oversee IT investments, vendor relationships, and sourcing to ensure value, cost control, and alignment with group frameworks
Organization & Culture
Build a strong, collaborative IT organization with clear accountability, fostering ownership, development, and engagement
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and group IT, ensuring transparency, alignment, and effective communication
Accountability/Authorization
Budget responsibility: Yes
Direct reports: Yes
Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy : Yes
Requirements
Educational background and previous experience required for the role.
Qualifications and experience
Relevant academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in similar senior roles, preferably in international, multi-entity and matrix environments
Background from manufacturing or other complex, business-critical operations, preferably in multi-site setups
Proven track record of driving global business transformation initiatives
Experience working within group IT structures, balancing local and corporate priorities
Specific skills
Strong leadership with the ability to drive change and build high-performing teams
Broad understanding of IT, data, enterprise architecture, and system integration
Solid foundation in information security, risk management, and relevant regulations
Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology with business priorities
Experience in managing IT inves
Additional Information
Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products - from lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose - and with people who want to make a difference. We're not just developing advanced supermaterials - we're about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.
We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself - where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.
Job scope
High level purpose of function.
The Senior Director of IT & Security defines direction, establishes structure, and enables execution across the IT & Security function to support business objectives while ensuring alignment with group IT standards and strategy. The role empowers department leaders across Operations & Infrastructure, Business Systems, Data & AI, and Security to operate with clear ownership, autonomy, and accountability within a shared governance framework. Operating close to the business, the role ensures that technology capabilities are scalable, secure, and aligned with both regional, local, and group priorities and directions. Success in this role is measured by the strength and autonomy of the domain leadership team.
This role carries budget responsibility and operates within a matrix structure, reporting both to local management and global IT.
Who are you?
You are a people-focused leader who combines strong technical understanding with a clear and structured approach.
You operate close to the business and are motivated by turning technology into tangible results. With a structured and data driven approach, you create clarity and direction, even in environments where structure and ways of working needs to be established. You stay informed on emerging technologies and confidently make decisions, drive initiatives forward, and handle complex situations.
You communicate clearly, build trust across the organization, and have a natural ability to form strong relationships.
Lyten · Stockholm, Sweden