Head of IT Applications (m/w/d)

Standort(e): Nordrhein-Westfalen, Giebelstadt, Dortmund Zielgruppe: Berufserfahrene Beschäftigungsgrad: Vollzeit Bereich: IT & Software The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics. With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes. From fully automated warehouses, with individual service and maintenance offers, to manual and semi-automated systems, SSI SCHAEFER offers cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large companies. SSI SCHAEFER has also become one of the largest vendors of software for internal material flow. The comprehensive software portfolio covers all processes from warehouse management to material flow control and offers all possibilities for sustainable resource management with modern real-time analyses, smart data processing, and optimization algorithms. With SSI SCHAEFER Plastics, the company is also an expert in sustainable container systems and customized constructive packaging, as well as solutions for waste and recycling management. SSI SCHAEFER employs more than 8,600 people at its international headquarters in Neunkirchen (Germany) and in approx. 80 operating companies globally, including seven production facilities on six continents. In fiscal year 2023, the company generated sales of EUR 1.91 billion. We are looking for a Head of Applications (m/f/d) for our Group IT department at our location in Neunkirchen/Siegerland, or Dortmund, or Giebelstadt (largely remote possible). Your Role As Head of IT Applications (m/w/d), you are steering all IT Application Services for the SSI SCHÄFER GROUP across business units and regions. With your globally distributed team, you provide and continuously improve state-of-the-art IT services that enable continued business success. You define and implement a globally harmonized application landscape. By shaping and executing global transformation initiatives together with your business stakeholders (e.g. ERP roadmap), you ensure to realize an integrated and consolidated application architecture step-by-step. You are reporting to the Group CIO. Your Key Responsibilities Steer the global IT applications team of 50+ highly qualified experts - currently organized in the teams for CAD/PLM, ERP, CRM, Collaboration/M365 Complete the implementation of truly global IT application services and ensure required availability, performance, and scalability Ideate, align, and realize the target IT architecture/application landscape to ensure successful application rationalization incl. continuous sundown of legacy components Co-shape and co-drive strategic/transformational initiatives, e.g. ERP roadmap of SSI SCHÄFER GROUP together with the business units, global functions, and regions Act as permanent member of the global IT Management Team and serve as deputy of the group CIO Select and steer external partners to ensure successful IT project realization as well as reliable IT services Your Profile Degree in computer science, business informatics, or a related field 12+ years of experience in IT application management, thereof at 7+ years of disciplinary leadership (e.g. team lead / department lead) Strong experience in business-driven ERP transformation/harmonization (template design and rollout) in global organizations Solid background in Enterprise Architecture Management with strong focus on application landscape design and application rationalization Proficient expertise in required IT methodologies and technologies (e.g. IT Service Management/ITIL, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Waterfall vs. Agile vs. Hybrid Project Management) Highly engaged and visionary leader with strong empathy and ability to successfully act at the intersection of business and IT Excellent German and English language skills are a must Benefits Familienunternehmen Flexible Arbeitszeiten Paten-System Geförderte Weiterbildung Kantine Bewerbung We offer you a challenging and exciting job in a committed and trusting team with flexible working hours and the opportunity for mobile working. Projects together with our colleagues working worldwide round off the broad field of activity and offer you a great deal of creative freedom. If you would like to work in an ambitious and humorous team and enjoy actively helping to drive change in the company, we look forward to receiving your detailed application, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date! #J-18808-Ljbffr