Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering

Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering

Date: Oct 21, 2024

Company: Heraeus

Head (m/f/d) of IT Business Partnering

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

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.

The following challenges await you: 

• 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 be 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.

Your Profile:

• 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/mid-term operational necessities.
• Fluent in English and German in spoken and written.

What we offer:

• 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.
• 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.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 57213 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Corporate Functions, is happy to assist you by email: recruiting.cf@heraeus.com. Or visit us at www.heraeus.com/careers.