Head of IT

The Company is seeking a Head of IT to take on a pivotal role in shaping the IT landscape of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the IT function, with a focus on creating a coherent system landscape, driving digitalization, and exploring the potential of AI and automation. This strategic position requires a technology leader with a solid technical background, capable of making sound architectural choices, and ensuring the practical implementation of IT solutions. The Head of IT will also be tasked with improving integrations, data quality, and workflow between various business-critical systems, and must have a strong understanding of how technology can add value to the business. Applicants for the Head of IT role at the company should have a proven track record in system architecture, development of holistic system landscapes, and leading digitalization or improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in AI and automation, with practical experience being an advantage, and must be adept at translating security, access, and documentation requirements into effective technical solutions. Leadership experience is essential, as the role involves leading and developing the IT team, as well as fostering collaboration between different professional environments. The Head of IT will be expected to have a strong combination of technical depth, business understanding, and execution ability, and to be comfortable with the broad scope of the position, from long-term strategic planning to hands-on problem-solving.