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