Head of IT Switzerland 100%

Your tasks • Establishment and further development of the newly created function Head of IT Switzerland as well as assumption of overall responsibility for the Swiss IT organization • Functional and personnel leadership as well as further development of the local IT team • Development and implementation of the IT strategy in close cooperation with the management and the international IT managers • Ensuring stable, secure and economical IT operations at all Swiss locations • Planning, management and implementation of IT, infrastructure and digitalization projects • Responsibility for the IT infrastructure, networks, servers, workstation systems as well as Microsoft and cloud environments • Management and coordination of external IT service providers as well as cooperation with international IT specialist teams • Responsibility for IT security, data protection, business continuity and compliance with compliance and ISO-27001 requirements • Budget planning and cost control for the entire IT area • Continuous optimization of IT processes, service management and support services • Advising the management on technological issues as well as identification and introduction of new technologies Your profile • Completed training or studies in the field of computer science, business informatics or a comparable qualification • Several years of professional experience in a leading IT function with leadership responsibility • Sound knowledge in the areas of IT infrastructure, networks, Microsoft technologies, virtualization and cloud solutions • Experience in managing IT projects as well as the implementation of digitalization initiatives • Good knowledge of IT security, IT governance as well as ideally ITIL and ISO 27001 • Entrepreneurial mindset as well as strong organizational and communication skills • Independent, structured and solution-oriented way of working • High service orientation as well as enjoyment of working with different stakeholders • Very good German skills in speaking and writing as well as good English skills; Italian skills are an advantage • Willingness to travel within Switzerland • Driver's license category B What awaits you • A newly created key position with a lot of creative freedom and the opportunity to shape the IT organization sustainably • Responsible leadership task with direct influence on the strategic further development of the company • Exciting digitalization, infrastructure and transformation projects with modern technologies • An international corporate environment with short decision-making paths and an open corporate culture • Close cooperation with national and international specialist departments • A motivated team as well as a collegial and appreciative working environment • Modern work equipment as well as flexible working time models with home office possibilities • Attractive employment conditions and contemporary social benefits • Individual further training and development opportunities • Employee discounts as well as other attractive benefits • Free parking and good accessibility • At least five weeks vacation