Job Description
Lead the IT Infrastructure team, strategy and all related projects.
* Lead IT Infrastructure Team
* International environment
* Own, execute and improve all processes related to IT Infrastructure (CH & all entities)
* Be the owner of all IT systems within the company and ensure their proper functioning
* Ensure SLAs are set for mission‑critical systems (e.g., ERP, MES) to mitigate business continuity risks
* ERP & MES: provide support and advice, facilitating collaboration between external providers and engineering teams on future developments
* Propose improvements and implement digitization solutions with the business leaders
* Select, implement and maintain infrastructure architecture solutions for general IT services (overall IT environment, email, printing, workstation setup, LAN, etc.)
* Implement infrastructure architecture solutions according to the guidelines and technical specifications defined by the Software Engineering Manager for developed services and products
* Oversee IT infrastructure components: datacenter, servers, storage, virtualization, workstations, production workers when necessary, mobility, MDM/UEM
* Manage networks and telecommunications: LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, VoIP/Microsoft Teams/Zoom
* Oversee cloud environments and services: IaaS/PaaS/SaaS (e.g., Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365), identity and access management (AD, Azure AD, Entra)
* Lead and facilitate corporate license management
* Prepare, plan and deploy a cybersecurity strategy, and monitor its implementation and efficiency
* Ensure information security: policies, IAM, EDR/XDR, backups, encryption, SOC/SIEM, disaster recovery (DRP) and business continuity (BCP)
* Manage IT support and operations: helpdesk, monitoring, incident, problem, and change management (ITIL framework)
* Oversee license and asset management: hardware/software inventory, CMDB, lifecycle management, compliance
* Manage suppliers and contracts: vendor selection, RFPs, negotiation, SLA monitoring, and penalty follow‑up
* Ensure governance and compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations: GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001/13485, internal policies, audits, risk assessments
* Lead IT projects (excluding software development): deployments, migrations, integration of third‑party solutions, modernization initiatives
* Collaborate closely with leadership team, operations, software engineering, R&D, manufacturing engineering and QA teams
* Plan and manage financial, human and material resources
* Ensure high employee engagement within the department, manage and evaluate direct reports, and support efficient talent acquisition and retention
* Be a role model and advocate of corporate culture, core values and value proposition
About Our Client
Our client is located in Yverdon.
The Successful Applicant
* Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or a related technical field
* 10+ years of experience managing an IT department within an industrial company; proven experience with infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity and systems (multi‑site networks, ERP, MES, cloud, etc.)
* Solid experience in managing IT projects (deployments, migrations, infrastructure upgrades) is essential
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices and risk mitigation
* Strong technical competence and ability to adapt to evolving technologies to support industrial processes, automation and digital transformation
* Strong people‑management skills with proven capability to empower, motivate and develop others
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong leadership presence, and ability to influence and get results at all levels
* Fluent in French and English is a must
What's On Offer
* Attractive environment
Contact
Thibaud De Balby
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