N: OettingerDavidoffAG
The Head of Global ICT is a senior leader with a proven track record in the wider ICT area. She/he will be responsible for the entire information and technology supply to our businesses, all ICT processes, services, as well as infrastructure. She/he will assume leadership for a team of approximately 50 FTEs worldwide either via direct lines at the headquarters or dotted lines in the subsidiaries.
The jobholder will play a pivotal role in the design and realization of strategic initiatives such as data & analytics, process digitalization & automation, global CRM (CX), implementation of globally standardized business processes and solutions, as well as centralized master data management. By delivering critical information and technology solutions, she/he will play a key role in driving our global growth strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning
- Responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive ICT strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives
- Create a strategic project portfolio and oversee major ICT projects
- Drive the digital transformation, helping the organization to adapt to new technologies and processes (e.g. RPA, Digital Workplace, Data Driven Decision Culture)
- Prepare and manage the ICT department's budget, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and according to strategic priorities
- Manage actual spendings and identify opportunities to reduce costs
ICT Operating Model
- Enable lean business processes through globally standardized processes, solutions, data structures, as well as clearly defined roles and responsibilities
- Continuously improve the global ICT operating model and drive efficiency
- Improve and enforce global ICT policies and standards to ensure consistency, security, and compliance
- Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, ensuring value for money
Service Development and Service Operations
- Run and optimize datacenters, as well as backend and client infrastructure
- Run efficient service desk and support
- Continuously improve ICT security measures to avoid any potential impacts from attacks
People, Culture and Leadership
- Demonstrate ICT leadership standards through support of our culture, values, and behavioral expectations
- Serve as a thought leader while collaborating with business colleagues to achieve organizational objectives
- Nature a culture of organizational maturation and growth, valuing continuous improvement of business and ICT processes, effectiveness, and act as a strong business partner to various business units and global support functions
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education in ICT (university degree)
- More than 5 years of experience in a similar ICT leadership role, preferably in an international environment
- Minimum 10 years working experience
- Broad knowledge in ICT technology, architecture, and master data management
- Ability to lead large, complex and transformational initiatives with multiple stakeholders and delivery partners
- Effective communication and facilitation skills
- Languages: Fluent in German and English, additional languages are a plus
- Innovative and critical thinking that challenges the status quo with new ideas that create business value
- High energy level and ability to interface effectively, productively and constructively with a diversity of colleagues, partners, stakeholders and collaborators
- Experience in the fields Data & Analytics, Business Process Optimization & Automation, SAP ERP, and SAP CX
WHAT WE OFFER
- An agile, stable and internationally renowned family business
- A modern, state-of-the-art workplace at Maison Davidoff, with a fully equipped cafeteria and garden, and only a few minutes' walk from Basel main station, including numerous catering options nearby
- A dynamic and multi-cultural working environment with modern tools
- Attractive working conditions, such as flexible working hours; and up to two weekly home office days (provided the respective position allows); five weeks of holidays per year
- Attractive employee discounts for our products
APPLICATION
If this position matches your profile and career goals, we would love to get to know you!
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