Industry: Sporting Goods ManufacturingNumber of employees: approx. 500Reference number: Y63877V5Key Facts: IT Strategy & Leadership, Digital transformation, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BI/BW, Ownership SAP ecosystem, IT Governance, e-commerce platforms, in Givisiez/home office.
Main tasks:
Shape, refine, and implement a company-wide IT strategy aligned with business objectives and omnichannel expansion
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary IT teams, including international and external partners
Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology, digital transformation, and innovation initiatives
Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, standards, and policies to ensure scalability and consistency
Oversee BI and analytics platforms to foster insight-driven decision-making
Ensure high-quality, reliable data availability across sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and operations
Promote strong data governance, data quality standards, and self-service analytics capabilities
Own and manage the SAP ecosystem (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, BW, and related modules) supporting finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales
Lead SAP enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvements
Align business processes with ERP best practices and enterprise architecture standards
Provide technical leadership and development support for D2C and B2B e-commerce platforms
Ensure seamless integration between web platforms, SAP ERP, CRM, CDP, CDC, marketing automation tools, and analytics systems
Optimize digital performance, scalability, availability, and user experience across all online channels
Define and enforce a comprehensive IT security strategy across applications, infrastructure, networks, and data
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements (e.g., GDPR)
Oversee cybersecurity risk management, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
Govern global network architecture, cloud environments, on-premise systems, and end-user infrastructure
Ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficient IT operations worldwide
Manage vendors, outsourcing partners, and service-level agreements
Own and manage the IT budget, including cost optimization and strategic investment planning
Prioritize and govern the IT project portfolio to deliver measurable business value on time and within budget
Define, track, and report IT KPIs and service performance metrics
Your qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a comparable qualification
Extensive leadership experience in IT within consumer goods, retail, or sporting goods environments
Strong expertise in SAP ERP, enterprise architecture, and complex system integrations
Proven track record supporting D2C e-commerce platforms and digital ecosystems
Solid understanding of Business Intelligence, analytics, and modern data platforms
Deep knowledge of IT architecture, infrastructure design, and security principles
Experience managing complex, international IT landscapes with internal teams and external partners
Strong ability to translate business strategies into scalable technology solutions
Advanced project and change management capabilities
Financial acumen with experience managing and optimizing IT budgets
Strategic yet hands‑on leadership approach with a strong results orientation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
High level of ownership, accountability, and professional integrity
Ability to thrive in an international, fast‑paced, and growth‑oriented environment
The salary range will be communicated confidentially.
If you have any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or recruiting@ffiadvisory.ch. We will be happy to help you!
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