Description

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group head­quartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and techno­logical leader­ship to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital inno­vations in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Health­care, Semi­conductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.

  • As the Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering, you will lead the team of IT Business Partners at Heraeus and report to the IT Head of Business & Regions.
  • You will play a key role in deli­vering our IT Strategy 2030, with a strong focus on strategic and value-oriented business and IT alignment.
  • You will generate a holistic view of IT business partner practices, empha­sizing cross-business alignment and synergies, implemen­tation of best practices, and adequate business partner staffing.
  • You will lead by example by acting as the IT Business Partner of one of Heraeus’ Operating Companies (OpCo).
  • As an IT Business Partner you will part of the OpCo’s extended management team, interact with senior business managers and deve­loping, and executing inte­grated but OpCo-specific IT strategy, archi­tecture and roadmaps.
  • Effective business stakeholder management is key to success, you esta­blish your­self as the OpCo’s trusted advisor for both digitali­zation and IT matters.
  • You will aim for close alignment with your IT counter­parts, ensuring a solid under­standing of business goals and IT execution according to business priorities.
  • You will track performance by managing the OpCo’s IT budget and ensuring consis­tent value generation from the OpCo’s key plat­forms and programs.

  • You bring in 10+ years of work experience in a similar role or an equi­valent combination of education and experience.
  • You are a business-minded IT professional with a strong under­standing of how IT can drive business value.
  • Essential methods for the role such as enterprise archi­tecture, project execution, communi­cation, presentation skills and change management are part of your tool­box.
  • You are excited to contribute your ideas and perspectives in an interna­tional and inter­disciplinary context.
  • You can align techno­logy solutions with business objectives, promote projects, and lead teams.
  • You are experienced in inter­national projects or in an inter­national working environ­ment.
  • You can balance long-term strategic view with short-/midterm operational necessities.
  • Fluent in English and German in spoken and written.

  • Strong salary package – attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
  • Modern working time arrange­ments – time sover­eignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
  • Regular time off – 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 addi­tional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g., sabba­tical, earlier retire­ment)
  • Additional corporate benefits – subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with compre­hensive preven­tive medical check-ups, sports facili­ties and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
  • Sustainability and social commitment – sustain­ability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initia­tives in the areas of edu­cation, family, and science through our own
  • Modern working environment – ergonomic work­station in open space office with modern equip­ment, laptop of choice, two addi­tional screens, iPhone (also for private use) and height-adjustable desks
  • Individual advancement – comprehensive development oppor­tunities and support through continuing education and internal programs
  • Inspiring and collaborative environment – an engaging and diverse work environment in an inter­national setting where you will have the oppor­tunity to shape the digital transfor­mation of a global company