Location
Cham, hybrid
Workload
Full-time
Your tasks
* Lead and develop the IT Business Applications team across EMEA, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Define and execute the applications strategy, ensuring alignment with global IT architecture and business priorities.
* Oversee the design, development, and support of business applications, ensuring system performance, usability, and availability in line with SLAs.
* Manage relationships with software vendors, system integrators, and consulting partners, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality service delivery.
* Collaborate with business leaders to analyze requirements, assess feasibility, and translate them into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
* Lead architecture and design discussions, driving simplification and optimization of the application landscape.
* Ensure compliance with IT security, data protection, and governance standards, including ITIL and ITGC requirements.
* Manage the business applications budget, ensuring cost transparency and value delivery.
* Drive adoption of modern cloud, mobile, and collaboration technologies to support our digital transformation.
* Act as a member of the EMEA Architecture Board and key advisor for application innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Profile
* Degree in Business IT, Computer Science, or Business Administration (or equivalent qualification).
* 7+ years of experience in managing and developing IT business applications in international organizations.
* Proven track record in leading teams, managing service operations, and delivering complex IT projects across multiple business areas.
* Strong experience with cloud technologies, SaaS platforms, ITIL, and project management (IPMA or equivalent).
* Sound knowledge of business process management and cross‑functional collaboration.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
* Fluent in English (German or another European language is an advantage).
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to translate business needs into technical roadmaps.
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