POn behalf of our client, a large and prestigious company with Headquarters close to Zug, we are managing the search of an engaged, visionary and people-oriented CIO. /ppIn this executive role, you will be responsible for shaping and optimizing the company’s global digitalisation roadmap. You will drive the advancement of business intelligence and analytics, ensure robust IT security, and maintain and future-proof a scalable global infrastructure. /ppAdditional critical elements of this role include ensuring a successful global roll out of a new ERP system, developing the IT organization and managing the IT budget. /ppYour responsibilities include but are not limited to: /ppbDigitalization and ERP: /b /pliFurther develop and implement the global IT strategy with a focus on digital transformation and ERP systems /liliProject responsibility for the global rollout of Microsoft Dynamics ERP /lipbBusiness Intelligence and Analytics: /b /pliDesign, implement, and optimize systems to drive data-informed decision making through business intelligence, analytics and AI /liliSupport change processes and promote a future-oriented, digital corporate culture /lipbInfrastructure and IT Security: /b /pliDevelop and standardization of the global IT infrastructure (data centers, networks, devices). Implementation and operation of modern cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud models) with consideration of performance, scalability, and cost control /liliEnsuring high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery on a global scale /liliEnhance and sustain robust IT Security systems and practices across the organization /liliStrategic procurement and continuous optimization of hardware and software, including needs analysis, supplier management, contract negotiations, and optimization of costs, licenses, and performance /lipbLeadership Stakeholder Engagement: /b /pliAct as a forward thinking and inspirational leader for an international IT team of over 50 FTEs /liliOversee and manage external technology partners /liliBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level leadership /lipYour Profile contains the following: /pliCompleted degree in (business) informatics, business administration, or a related field /liliProven track record as an IT executive with global responsibility /liliIn-depth knowledge of ERP systems, ideally in large scale implementations /liliKnowledge of IT infrastructures, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and IT service management /liliExperience in leading and delivering large and complex IT projects /liliDeep knowledge and affinity towards business intelligence, analytics and AI /liliDepth and breadth of knowledge and initiatives to be able to act as a key facilitator and promoter towards the business /liliExperience in building international IT structures and harmonizing processes across borders /liliExperience in the technical leadership and integration of MA transactions (including IT due diligence, carve-outs, integrations) /liliExcellent project management and communication skills, including at C-level /liliForward thinking leadership style which embraces innovation and drives changes /liliFluent in German and English. Additional languages such as French are a plus /liliHigh intercultural competence and willingness to travel internationally /liliExperience in dynamic, international environments /li#IMSDE