To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in the Global IT Department, we are looking for a Head of MES & PI Competence Center (f/m/d), 100%.This global role is at the forefront of driving technological excellence within our organization. In this role reporting to the Head of Operations IT, you will oversee all strategic and operational aspects of application management, landscape management, team and talent management, vendor management, and cost management with regards to the Manufacturing Execution Systems (PAS-X, PI, Elpro and other applications) in the responsibility of the team. The role is instrumental in shaping our IT landscape, ensuring alignment with business goals, fostering innovation, and delivering impactful solutions.Your tasksMaintain the applications strategy and roadmap for the ME landscape in alignment with the business units, the business objectives and the Bachem IT applications strategy.Collaborate with business units to manage their demand, understand their requirements, ensure prioritization, and align solutions with business needs.Oversee the lifecycle of ME solutions, from planning and development to deployment, continuous improvement, and ongoing support.Enforce compliance with established processes for IT service management and computer system validation during application development, maintenance, and support.Collaborate closely with project managers, IT, OT and business SMEs to ensure ME projects deliver the expected value.Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Evaluate, select, and manage third-party vendors and partners with the support of IT Operational Excellence and GRC.Your profileDegree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing ME applications and projects.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.Leadership: Inspire and guide teams towards achieving strategic objectives.Communication: Articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Problem-Solving: Address challenges with innovative and effective solutions.Prioritization: Ability to focus on activities which matter for the business.Collaboration: Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment and a can-do attitude.Adaptability: Navigate and lead through change in a dynamic businessExcellent English and German skillsOur offerA dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunitiesFlexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reductionEmployee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan PlusAccess to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partnersFresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurantA wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem CampusWould you like to drive innovation together with us?We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our location in Bubendorf!
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