Description

• Responsible for the management and execution of IT business, technology, and infrastructure solutions for the business unit, acting as the key interface between IT and business users
• Manage the company/business unit IT portfolio and other affiliated units as assigned
• Drive Group IT plans in the business and align localized IT initiatives with company business plans
• Act as the key liaison with business units to deliver technology solutions, service management, risk management, and relationship management
• Enforce IT policies, cybersecurity, and compliance; localize group policies as required
• Oversee IT infrastructure (SD-WAN, LAN, servers, CCTV, telephony, end-user devices, and plant technologies
• Act as an ambassador between IT and other business departments, focusing on user experience.
• Analyze business requirements with departments to determine ERP and technology needs, liaising with Group IT for ecosystem alignment.
• Manage and coordinate local IT projects, application change requests, and product testing.
• Oversee procurement, cost-effective purchases, and lifecycle management of IT assets.
• Inspect, monitor, and upgrade IT systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and business alignment.
• Develop and control the IT budget, reporting on expenditure
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring cost efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology with a focus on business operations & management.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role within a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of business management and technical skills to drive solutions
• Hands-on experience with ERP projects (maintenance and utilization).
• Knowledge of innovative technologies: SD-WAN, Cybersecurity, IIoT, AI, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and SAP S/4HANA ERP