Requirements: English
Company: Jobleads
Region: Vienna , Vienna
JSS are retained by our global Private Equity backed mid-sized manufacturing client to appoint their Group Technology Director. This role will be the No.1 tech role reporting directly into the CEO. The Group has c500m revenue and manufacturing operations across nine countries. They are going through a period of major transformation and restructuring including an Enterprise-wide ERP implementation. Hybrid with European travel and one week per month in Vienna HQ. Key Responsibilities As a member of the leadership team, make a key contribution to the formulation of the companys business and digital strategies. Proactively advise the leadership team on the emerging technologies and digital trends that are most relevant to the companys goals and evolving needs. Leadership Develop an IT vision, strategy, and a roadmap, and lead the IT team and its business partners in effective execution. Manage a European wide distributed technology function of c35 FTE. Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned technical architecture, investments and solutions are aligned with company business objectives. Prepare and monitor IT operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives and constraints. Build strong relationships with business groups and their leaders across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities. Implement the most appropriate and effective IT organizational design to support and engage with the business. Team Development Hire, develop, evaluate, reward, and retain a highly qualified team of IT professionals. Foster a culture of innovation, transparency and accountability in IT. IT Operations Direct the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of the computing infrastructure that supports the companys operations and business applications. Establish appropriate service levels and the processes to ensure that KPIs are met. Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored and reported. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Leadership and Communications Can create a clear strategic vision for information technology that supports business objectives and can execute on that vision. Able to work collaboratively with diverse leaders, communicate an IT vision and strategy across all levels of the organization, and build consensus around key initiatives and projects. Transformation Lead and drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance business agility, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Experience building an enterprise level data analytics capability. Ensure IT functions as a strategic aligning digital initiatives with business growth objectives and revenue generation. Identify and drive on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and cloud solutions to create competitive advantages. Drive IT cost optimization strategies, ensuring maximum ROI on technology investments while maintaining scalability and performance. Professional Experience and Education Multiple years of career experience in technology, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position. Experience in a IT Director / Head of IT or equivalent position is required. IT leadership experience in a global environment. Experience in Manufacturing or a related industry is required. Experience in a federated structure with matrixed leadership responsibilities. Experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 is required. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr