Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Hamm
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, System, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop the IT and AI strategy of the Hesse Group, oversee transformative projects, optimize the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, and promote data-driven processes across all business areas.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- You assume overall responsibility for the IT, data, and AI strategy of the Hesse Group.
- Together with management, departments, and international locations, you will shape the digital future of our company.
- In doing so, you understand IT as a strategic enabler for growth, efficiency, and innovation.
- Development and implementation of a forward-looking data and AI strategy.
- Further development of the company-wide IT strategy with clear responsibilities as well as reliable data and process quality.
- Further development of our Microsoft platforms, especially Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Promotion of data-driven business processes and their automation across the entire value chain.
- Responsibility for the stable, secure, and cost-effective operation of the IT landscape.
- Management of IT projects, budgets, external service providers, and technology partners.
- Ensuring cybersecurity, data protection, compliance, and appropriate IT governance.
- Leadership and development of the IT team as well as strengthening collaboration between IT and business units.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Successfully completed studies in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Good knowledge of modern Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, and digital process solutions.
- Understanding of AI technologies and the ability to derive economically meaningful applications for SMEs.
- Strong business and process-oriented understanding.
- Entrepreneurial thinking, strong implementation skills, and a structured, pragmatic approach to work.
- Ability to effectively bring together technology, people, and organizations.
- Strong communication skills at executive and specialist levels, as well as good German and English language skills.
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience in IT, digitalization, or business transformation, ideally in the industrial mid-sized sector.
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What we offer
- Direct collaboration with management and significant strategic influence.
- Great scope for creativity and short decision-making paths in a family-owned business.
- The ability to sustainably build an integrated IT, data, and AI architecture.
- Challenging transformation projects at the intersection of technology, processes, and people.
- Collaboration with departments and international locations.
- Long-term perspective, modern work tools, and attractive development opportunities.
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Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Higher Take-Home Pay
Topics You Will Work On
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About Your Employer
Hesse GmbH & Co. KG
Hesse GmbH & Co. KG is a renowned family-owned company in Germany specializing in the production of wood varnishes and stains. The company produces around 200 tons of these products daily and employs approximately 450 staff members. Hesse places a strong emphasis on sustainable surface solutions and is a valued partner in the furniture industry as well as in the woodworking sector.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Head of IT & Digital Transformation
- Location
- Hamm
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
