At Endress+Hauser Infoserve, progress happens by working together. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.
We are looking for a Head of Department (w/m/d) to join our Group and lead our IT department, specializing in Systems, Virtualization and Storage.
What is the role about?
Are you passionate about leading a dynamic team in optimizing IT Infrastructure to ensure the smooth operation of business applications and processes within our group? Do you thrive on fostering innovation and collaboration within your team while contributing to the strategic direction of our company? Are you excited about creating future-oriented IT solutions to meet evolving business needs? As our Head of Department (w/m/d), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of our organization, driving efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Which tasks will you perform?
Lead a team of 12 System Engineers, including disciplinary, professional, and budget responsibility. Foster a positive team spirit within the department and beyond. Lead, motivate and develop the people of your team. Nurture the talents and encourage ownership. Continuation, further development and operation of the system landscape in the central datacenter (storage, compute, virtualization and operating systems) and cloud landscape e.g. MS Azure. Operation and further development of the company-wide identity and access management platform (EntraID and Active Directory). Driving force in optimization operations using suitable solutions (e.g. Terraform, vRA). Implementation and execution of the cross-site IT strategy.
What do we expect from you?
A degree in Computer Science (or related field), an IT related apprenticeship, or other relevant training. Several years of professional experience working in IT infrastructure (or similar field) and experience leading teams. A willingness to change, leading the changes and possessing an agile mindset. Possess strong analytical and strategic abilities to make informed decisions. Have excellent communication skills to inspire and guide others. Demonstrate a high level of customer orientation to continuously improve our services. Professional working proficiency in both German and English.
What can you expect from us?
At Endress+Hauser, we offer:
Culture of knowledge exchange: Embrace a culture of continuous learning and growth. Modern work environment: We provide you with the latest tools and technologies, including a laptop and a mobile phone. Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours, remote work, home office options, and a convenient cafeteria. Relocation support: We assist you when you relocate to join our team. Language courses: Enhance your language skills with our support. Healthcare: Your health is important to us. Social counseling service: Access support when you need it. Company pension scheme: Secure your future with us.#LI-DL1