Description
Strategic IT Leadership & Digital Transformation
To strengthen the global IT organization, we are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and hands-on Head of IT to define and execute our IT strategy, lead digital transformation, and position IT as a trusted business partner across the organization. Previous leadership experience and industrial/ manufacturing experience is requested.
Your Responsibilities
- Define and continuously evolve the global IT strategy in close alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the global IT landscape, including infrastructure, cloud/datacenter environments, hardware, and business applications.
- Own and develop core business systems, including ERP, business applications, service desk, and end-user support.
- Lead hands-on IT and digital transformation initiatives from strategy and concept through implementation.
- Partner with business functions to optimize and digitalize processes and unlock operational efficiencies.
- Strengthen IT's role as a strategic business partner across the organization.
- Ensure effective cybersecurity, data protection, IT governance, and business continuity.
- Lead, coach, and develop an international IT team of approximately 10 employees.
- Manage the IT budget, investments, software licensing, and external providers.
Your Profile
- Degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of experience as a Head of IT, IT Manager, or equivalent IT leadership role.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
- Strong expertise in IT strategy, digital transformation, and data strategy.
- Proven track record in project and change management.
- Solid knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection, and IT governance.
- Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and hands-on, with a strong focus on execution and measurable results.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Fluent German and good English language skills.
