Hybrid Head of IT Operations

at Kraftanlagen Heidelberg

• Job title: Head of IT Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Munchen, Germany

About the role

• IT Team Leader developing IT infrastructure with a focus on cloud solutions and team development in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT team: You will lead, motivate and actively develop your team.
• Technical support and further development of the IT infrastructure: Ensure smooth operations, maintenance and optimization of systems.
• Project management and coordination: Lead and deliver IT projects from planning through to successful implementation.
• Consulting and support for business units: Work closely with departments to align technical solutions with their needs.
• New ways of working & collaboration: Work in virtual teams (SLS), promote international collaboration and implement agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban using Jira and/or Confluence.
• Strategic responsibility: Increasing focus on compliance, cloud data protection, cost control and standardization.
• Analysis and resolution of technical issues: Rapid and effective troubleshooting, including in complex, cross-company systems.
• Implementation of new technologies and innovations: Evaluate and introduce forward-looking IT solutions in line with global standards.
• Ensuring IT security and data protection: Monitor and enforce appropriate measures.
• Communication with external service providers and partners: Coordinate and negotiate technical services, conduct service reviews, define KPIs and manage performance dashboards.

Requirements

• Comprehensive IT expertise: You are well-versed in all areas of IT — from networking and cloud solutions to security systems.
• Experience integrating into larger corporate or complex structures: You have successfully worked in large, multi-layered corporate environments.
• Ability to seamlessly integrate into corporate structures, manage complex interfaces and coordinate collaboration with various departments and external partners.
• Motivation & commitment: You bring strong motivation to pursue innovative approaches with us.
• Openness to change: You approach change with an open mindset and have no reservations about new technologies or processes.
• Teamwork & leadership: You can motivate and lead your team and support the implementation of new projects.

Benefits

• Extensive training and professional development program
• 30 days of annual leave
• Employer-funded pension scheme and supplemental health insurance
• Accident insurance for work and private life
• Holiday home in the Zillertal (Tyrol)
• Bike leasing
• Support for employees in emergency situations through our emergency relief association
• Generous death benefit coverage for immediate family members
• Cooperative, team-oriented work environment in a family-run mid-sized company with an international corporate background
• Discounts with our partners and special offers via the Corporate Benefits portal