Head of Engineering IT

Your contribution to something big:

• Oversee the operations of IT systems, solutions, and applications for Product Creation in a globally, multi-site engineering network, covering Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, as well as embedded and backend, Web-app, mobile App, and Cloud Software Engineering
• Primary focus is on the steering and monitoring of various third-party providers who operate server infrastructure, data networks, security systems, in a complex system and application landscape
• Get Requirements and Architecture of the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) developed in close cooperation with engineering departments of different business units
• Provision of tools and align with IT infrastructure team on sufficient environment for e.g mCAD / eCAD, simulation, modelling, test(-automation), multi-site build-chains, AI training systems to environment for XaaS dev ops teams
• Ensure that Engineering IT systems, solutions and applications are operated reliable efficient and secure
• Service and contract management for the performance-oriented management of external service providers based on service level agreements
• Define and implement efficient security measures to minimize security risks (cyber security) for the IDE in close cooperation with the Chief Information Security Officer
• Work with executives, department heads, system users and other stakeholders to ensure maximum effectiveness and robustness of IDE, including optimization and reasonable harmonization
• Ensure that the organization has an appropriate emergency strategy and contingency plans in place

Requirements

What distinguishes you:

• Several years of leadership experience in an international and intercultural context with personnel and budget responsibility
• Proven track record in effectively managing a comprehensive and international portfolio of IT services, most of them sourced from partners
• Experience in identifying and implementing performance measures
• Good understanding of currently available technical IT solutions and future requirements
• Solid understanding of the organization's business objectives, processes, and priorities to align IT infrastructure strategies with the overall goals of the organization and make informed decisions that support business growth
• Initiative and excellent communication skills, business fluent in written and spoken English, German of advantage
• High level of commitment and resilience in a challenging and changing environment
• Independent working style coupled with a willingness to take responsibility and assertiveness