Head of IT Infrastructure

Head of IT Infrastructure (80-100%)
The IT of a leading retail company is in an exciting phase of transformation and further development. To strengthen the IT leadership team, we are exclusively looking for an experienced leader as Head of IT Infrastructure.
In this key role, you are responsible for a central infrastructure organization of high strategic importance and actively shape its further development. You combine operational responsibility with strategic management, lead a team of System Engineers as well as external specialists, and ensure the stable operation and continuous further development of the platform and infrastructure services. Together with your team, you shape the future direction of the IT infrastructure and create the foundation for a modern, high-performance, and future-oriented IT landscape.
Your challenge
People Management
Functional and disciplinary leadership of a team of 10 employees
Further development of team structures, roles, and responsibilities
Promotion of a performance-, service-, and team-oriented culture
Coaching, development, and empowerment of employees
Change Management & Transformation
Leading and accompanying organizational and cultural change processes
Promoting transparency, personal responsibility, and cooperation within the team
Further development of the platform organization towards a modern, efficient, and future-proof unit
Overall Responsibility for Operations & Infrastructure
Overall responsibility for the stable, secure, and economical operation of the IT infrastructure
Responsibility for the planning, prioritization, and implementation of projects
Ensuring availability, performance, security, and service quality
Further development of IT infrastructures
Hub Function & Partner Management
Central hub function within IT
Close cooperation with internal stakeholders and management, as well as coordination of external service providers and technology partners
Responsibility for SLA, escalation, and supplier management
Your qualities and talents
Completed degree in (Business) Informatics (FH or University)
At least 5 years of leadership experience (span of control: approx. 10 employees) in a comparable role in an IT infrastructure or IT operations environment
5-10 years of experience in the operation and further development of complex IT infrastructures
Broad understanding of modern platform and infrastructure architectures (Microsoft, Linux, network, datacenter, virtualization, and cloud)
Experience in leading change and transformation processes
Sound knowledge of IT service management processes as well as operating and governance models (e.g., ITIL, Kanban)
High implementation strength, natural authority, and enjoyment in sustainably developing people, teams, and organizations
Very good German skills in speaking and writing, as well as good English skills
As Head of IT Infrastructure, you take on a hub function within the IT organization. The function combines leadership responsibility, infrastructure management, and transformation, and offers the opportunity to sustainably help shape the technological and organizational further development of a central organization. Does a task with a lot of creative freedom, high responsibility, and direct influence on the future direction of a modern IT organization appeal to you?
Then Lorena Alessandri looks forward to receiving your application documents or your call. jpid9534875jm jit0835jm jiy26jm