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Head of Enterprise Engineering Excellence
Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 18 days ago
Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Nestlé doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 15+ years of experience
Director-level role.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
- Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
- Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
- Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical centre, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!
- Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 15+ years of experience in senior engineering or technology leadership roles in complex enterprise environments
- Proven track record leading large, globally distributed engineering organizations (200+ scale)
- Deep expertise across cloud (Azure preferred), infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, and modern architectures
- Strong experience with cloud-native, microservices, APIs, CI/CD, and automation
- Strategic mindset with the ability to connect technology decisions to business impact
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Proven ability to drive transformation, culture change, and operational excellence
Nice to have
- Experience in consumer-facing or global brand environments with high performance expectations
- Background in platform-led or product-based operating models
- Strong exposure to AI-driven engineering or emerging technologies
The role
We are looking for a Head of Enterprise Engineering Excellence to be part of our Nestlé Nespresso Digital and Tech Team. At Nespresso, our Digital & Tech teams are at the heart of our innovation journey-a space where we continuously invest, evolve, and create world-class capabilities.
What you'll do
As the Head of Enterprise Engineering Excellence, you will shape and lead the engineering foundations that power Nespresso's global digital ecosystem. Reporting to the Global Head of IT, you will lead a large, high-performing organization spanning infrastructure, platform engineering, and engineering enablement.
You will be instrumental in accelerating Nespresso's digital transformation-enabling teams to build, deploy, and scale products faster, more securely, and with greater impact. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will define engineering strategy, modernize ways of working, and influence outcomes at enterprise scale.
- Define and drive the enterprise-wide engineering excellence strategy, aligned with business and IT priorities
- Lead a global organization of 200+ engineers, building high-performing teams and leadership capability
- Accelerate modernization through DevSecOps, cloud, automation, SRE, platform engineering, and AI
- Own and evolve engineering platforms (cloud foundations, CI/CD, developer tooling) to enable speed and scalability
- Ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing infrastructure and operations with strong governance and compliance
- Drive operational excellence (incident, problem, and change management; resilience and disaster recovery)
- · Partner with senior stakeholders to translate strategy into tangible business outcomes
- · Manage budgets, vendors, and cost optimization while maximizing value delivery
How you'll work
- Location: Nespresso Hub, Barcelona. Spain.
- Type of Contract: Permanent.
- Type of work: Hybrid
- Work Language: Fluent Business English
Hiring process
4 steps3 interviewsa task to do
Application
CV screening
Initial interview
With a recruiter
A conversation about your interests, experience and motivation, with more detail on the role.
Interview with the People Manager
With a hiring manager
A competency interview, virtual or in person, exploring your fit with the department and the role.
Evaluation
Certified tools on cognitive abilities and learning preferences; a case study or practical test may be requested.
Final interview
With stakeholders and possibly the future team
Different stakeholders take part; you may meet the team you would work with.
Offer
- The evaluation is explained to you beforehand.
- Nestlé keeps you updated on your application status and gives feedback after interviews.
- Interviews may be by phone, video or in person; the recruiter explains the steps.
Hiring process
- Your Application: Submit your application and Talent Acquisition will review it (make sure your CV is in English as the hiring team is international).
- Interviews: Engage in four stages of interviews (Talent Acquisition, Hiring Manager, Leadership, and Stakeholder Interview).
- Feedback: After interviews, we provide feedback to all candidates.
- Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer.
- Onboarding: Prepare your onboarding journey and welcome you on your first day at Nespresso!
About Nestlé
Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company operates across nearly 190 countries, offering a vast portfolio of brands ranging from baby food and coffee to petcare, confectionery, and nutrition products. With over 270,000 employees and more than 2,000 brands, Nestlé is a true global leader in the food industry, with a strong focus on nutrition, health, and wellness.
In Spain, Nestlé has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, operating across multiple business units including Purina PetCare, Waters, and the Iberian shared services center. The Spanish offices host a wide range of roles, from factory operations and technical maintenance to IT, finance, and HR internships, making it a relevant destination for international professionals. Nestlé's culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and internal mobility, and they actively recruit international talent through structured internship and youth programs, offering a multicultural environment and global career opportunities.
- Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Founded
- 1866
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Vevey, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid
- Website
- nestle.es
Good to know if you are moving
- Nestlé offers structured internship programs in Spain (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Operations) that are open to international students, providing a gateway into a global company.
- The company's Spanish offices in Barcelona and Madrid are part of a large global network, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility and international career paths.
- Nestlé is a highly diverse employer with a strong focus on inclusion and internal mobility, making it attractive for professionals relocating to Spain.
- The Spanish operations include well-known factories such as Nestlé Purina in Castellbisbal, offering technical and engineering roles.
- Nestlé's global scale and brand recognition provide strong CV value for international professionals.
In their own words
About the company & team
Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined how millions experience coffee. Today, we are equally driven by innovation, sustainability, and digital excellence-working towards carbon neutrality and building world-class digital experiences from our Barcelona Hub.
We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.
People are at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together
Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action - make it count.
Location
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