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In this role, you design the IT strategy, oversee Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation and lead IT projects for digitalization. You enhance the IT architecture and manage an 8-member team across two locations to optimize business processes.

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Your role in the team

  • As Head of IT (m/f/d), you will assume overall responsibility for IT across our corporate group at our Kerpen and Göttingen locations.
  • The position spans both locations and requires a regular on-site presence at each.
  • Development and implementation of our IT strategy and IT roadmap in close coordination with executive management and the business departments.
  • Further development of a modern, secure, and scalable IT, systems, and data architecture across two locations.
  • Responsible for implementing and further developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as optimizing ERP-supported business processes.
  • Designing a future-proof data architecture as the foundation for reporting, business intelligence, automation, and future AI applications.
  • Ensuring reliable and cost-effective IT operations, including IT security, backup, recovery, and business continuity.
  • Management of strategic IT and digitalization projects, as well as external service providers.
  • Responsibility for the IT budget, investments, standards, and governance.
  • Leading and developing our 8-person IT team across two locations, while fostering service-oriented and solution-focused collaboration.
  • Trusted point of contact for executive management and business departments on strategic and operational IT matters.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • You are an experienced IT leader who sees IT not merely as technical infrastructure, but as an important partner in the company’s continued development.
  • In-depth knowledge of IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud, security, and data management.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable Microsoft ERP solutions.
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking, as well as a structured and pragmatic approach to work.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly across the organization.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in a responsible IT role, ideally in a medium-sized company.
  • Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies and digitalization roadmaps.
  • Experience with ERP transformations and integrated business processes.
  • Leadership experience and a passion for developing employees and bringing a team together across locations.
  • Experience managing complex IT projects and external partners.

What we offer

  • A versatile leadership role.
  • Company car, also for private use.
  • A dedicated IT team, short decision-making processes, and close collaboration with senior management and business departments.
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
  • Fair compensation plus target- and performance-based remuneration.
  • 30 days of annual leave; contribution to the company pension scheme.
  • Professional development opportunities, regular employee events.
  • Business bike leasing and tax-free non-cash benefits.

Benefits

Higher take-home pay

Work-Life-Integration

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Kerpen (Eifel)
    Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
  • Location Göttingen
    Niedersachsen, Germany

About your employer

PHYWE is a datalogging system for natural sciences that is innovative, future-proof, and easy to use. By pairing sensors with custom-made measurement software and a teaching and learning platform that is compatible with all mobile devices, PHYWE creates an engaging learning experience for students!

Company size
50-249 Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite
Industry
Industry, Production
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Head of IT

PHYWE SYSTEME GmbH & Co. KG