Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering

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Date: Oct 21, 2024

Location: Hanau, DE

Company: Heraeus

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Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering
Location Hanau
Permanent 
Full Time
 

 

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.

 

The following challenges await you: 

  • As the Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering, you will lead the team of IT Business Partners at Heraeus and report to the IT Head of Business & Regions. 
  • You will play a key role in delivering our IT Strategy 2030, with a strong focus on strategic and value-oriented business and IT alignment. 
  • You will generate a holistic view of IT business partner practices, emphasizing cross-business alignment and synergies, implementation of best practices, and adequate business partner staffing. 
  • You will lead by example by acting as the IT Business Partner of one of Heraeus’ Operating Companies (OpCo). 
  • As an IT Business Partner you will part of the OpCo’s extended management team, interact with senior business managers and developing, and executing integrated but OpCo-specific IT strategy, architecture and roadmaps. 
  • Effective business stakeholder management is key to success, you establish yourself as the OpCo’s trusted advisor for both digitalization and IT matters. 
  • You will aim for close alignment with your IT counterparts, ensuring a solid understanding of business goals and IT execution according to business priorities. 
  • You will track performance by managing the OpCo’s IT budget and ensuring consistent value generation from the OpCo’s key platforms and programs. 

 

Your Profile:  

  • You bring in 10+ years of work experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • You are a business-minded IT professional with a strong understanding of how IT can drive business value. 
  • Essential methods for the role such as enterprise architecture, project execution, communication, presentation skills and change management are part of your toolbox. 
  • You are excited to contribute your ideas and perspectives in an international and interdisciplinary context. 
  • You can align technology solutions with business objectives, promote projects, and lead teams. 
  • You are experienced in international projects or in an international working environment. 
  • You can balance long-term strategic view with short/mid-term operational necessities. 
  • Fluent in English and German in spoken and written. 

 

What we offer:

  • Strong salary package – attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
  • Modern working time arrangements – time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work 
  • Regular time off – 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
  • Additional corporate benefits – subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
  • Sustainability and social commitment – sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own
  • Modern working environment – ergonomic workstation in open space office with modern equipment, laptop of choice, two additional screens, iPhone (also for private use) and height-adjustable desks
  • Individual advancement – comprehensive development opportunities and support through continuing education and internal programs
  • Inspiring and collaborative environment – an engaging and diverse work environment in an international setting where you will have the opportunity to shape the digital transformation of a global company

 

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