Global Head of IT (m/f/d)

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Date: Aug 26, 2024

Location: Kleinostheim, DE

Company: Heraeus

Global Head of IT (m/f/d)

Location Kleinostheim

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, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Conamic

We are one of the leading materials specialists for the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-grade materials such as ceramics and novel composites. Our innovative products enable the production of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips or medical lasers for minimally invasive surgical procedures through flexible optical fibers. As a global player with over 1,400 employees, we have sites in the USA, UK, Germany, China and Korea. Our ambition is to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in our energy-intensive industry.

The following challenges await you:

In your role as Global Head of IT (m/f/d) you are responsible for all business related IT projects, applications and infrastructure of Heraeus Conamic.
With your team of seven direct reports and the coordination of the Heraeus central IT teams you support the business at six international production sites, ensuring stable day-to-day operations while contributing with with value-delivering IT solutions enabling digital transformation and innovation.
As a member of the Global Management Team you are driving the development and implementation of the IT Strategy, supporting the global business requirements especially focusing on excellence, resilience and competitive edge.
You advise the different business functions on IT technology and its implementation, with a holistic view on business priorities and IT capabilities.
As IT Business Partner, you represent our business priorities within the central Heraeus IT Organization and shape the overall IT strategy going forward.
You ensure a professional execution of IT projects, manage the different teams and stakeholder, and control overall budget and priorities.
You drive our goal of digitalization through the organization, and ensure the build-up of necessary competencies and qualification.

Your Profile:

10+ years IT work experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication skills - being able to connect with all business functions, to involve various stakeholder, and to manage the different project teams
Strong customer focus - curios about understanding the business needs, and necessary skillset to drive your teams for results
Leadership skills - to manage and develop your team, cooperate with the various different functions, and to coordinate Heraeus Corporate IT teams
Relevant working experience in an international organization and IT for manufacturing industries
Ability to bring together a long-term strategic view with short/mid-term operational necessities
High energy level and excitement for driving our Conamic business forward
Fluent in English and German in spoken and written

Your Benefits:

Making things happen - exciting tasks that impact the entire organization
Shaping the future - solving the critical issues of tomorrow
Open space - come up with fresh ideas, take ownership and grow with the scope of your work
Attractive compensation - in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business
And much more - mobile working, open-space office, 30 days vacation

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