Jens Bardutzky

Global IT Executive | CEO | Built 3 IT Hubs from Zero | Turning IT into a Competitive Advantage

São Paulo, Brazil

About

I build and scale IT organizations that drive measurable business impact. As CEO Americas at Würth IT, I lead the expansion across Brazil, the USA, and Canada — transforming IT from a cost center into a strategic growth engine. What I deliver: - Build IT hubs from zero to fully operational within months - Lead global WMS/TMS transformations serving multi‑billion‑dollar operations - Drive matrix organizations balancing global standards with local agility - Turn IT into a competitive advantage through innovation & operational excellence Track record: - Opened 3 new IT locations (Brazil, USA, Canada) - Led 140+ people across global programs (ALDI 12 yrs, Würth IT 4+ yrs) - Member of the IT Management Board shaping global strategy Leadership philosophy: People first. Process second. Technology third. I build cultures where teams innovate, grow, and deliver results. Focus areas: Global IT Strategy • Digital Transformation • WMS/TMS • PMO • Retail & Supply Chain

Experience

  • Managing Director | CEO at Würth IT Brasil & Head of Würth IT América at WÜRTH IT BRASIL
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Leading Würth IT’s expansion across Brazil, the USA, and Canada, transforming the Americas into a strategic growth region within the global Würth IT organization. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: - Steering the strategic direction of Würth IT as a member of the global Extended IT Management Board. - Building three new IT hubs (Brazil, USA, Canada) from the ground up and integrating them into the global One‑IT matrix organization. - Establishing high‑performance work environments focused on productivity, quality, and operational excellence. - Acting as the primary executive contact for all Würth companies across the Americas, ensuring strong customer relationships and service delivery. - Driving cultural alignment, talent development, and organizational scalability across multiple countries.

  • Head of Project Management Office (PMO) at Würth IT GmbH
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Built and led Würth IT’s global Project Management Office, establishing governance, transparency, and delivery excellence across the organization. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a global PMO covering Portfolio Management, Business Process Governance, and the Centre of Excellence. - Introduced standardized project methodologies and governance frameworks across international teams. - Improved project delivery quality and predictability through structured processes and KPI‑driven steering. - Enabled cross‑functional alignment between business units, IT leadership, and global program teams.

  • ALDI International Services GmbH & Co. oHG (Full-time · 12 yrs 3 mos)
    • IT-Manager / IT Distribution Lead
      Dec 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs

      - Introduction of a new Warehouse Management Solution worldwide as part of a larger programme - Introduction of a new Transportation Management Solution wordwide as part of a larger programme

    • IT-Manager / Project Manager / Technical Lead
      May 2016 - Nov 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Conduction of a proof of concept in the Warehouse area - Technical Lead for the worldwide introduction of the new Warehouse application

    • IT-Manager / Country opening Italy
      Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

      - Responsible for the opening of Italy

  • Lecturer for Business Studies and for Computer Science at Berufsförderungswerk Nürnberg gGmbH
    Jul 2007 - Aug 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Teaching basic business studies knowledge. Teching basic computer science knowledge.

  • Freelancer - Controlling at s.Oliver Bernd Freier GmbH & CO. KG
    Aug 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Summarization and analysation of sales figures.