Due to the strong growth and expansion of one of our international clients, we are seeking for an entrepreneurial leader for a world-renowned retailer in the role of «Chief Information Officer».
You will be responsible for all technology in the context of international growth and digitalization, ensuring that the IT-Strategy meets the Growth-Case. In doing so, you will dedicate yourself to the following areas of responsibility:
Your mission
- Multi-level Leadership and Management team of 25 employees which will expand its size in due time
- Develop and implement an overall IT, Security and Internal tools strategy that aligns with the company’s strategy
- Accountable for Business Solution Architecture, Delivery and Support
- Establish Operational Availability of Technology Infrastructure and Support
- Increase Time to “Market“ (Speed of delivery, flexibility)
- Enable diligent Execution and agile Delivery
- Enforced Global Standardization and Harmonization
- Manage and coach the IT team
- Manage and maximize partnership with external providers
We are looking for someone exceptional who is driven to make a real impact.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Master´s degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar tech leadership role
- Globally accomplished, intercultural experienced entrepreneurial Executive
- Holistic and strategic thought leader with focus on operational excellence and enabling continuous business transformation with just the right mix of information technology
- An expert of Global ERP Orchestration
- Strong Commercial Business Focus
- Driving End-to-End Process Thinking
- Strong ability to derive customer requirements in a dynamic environment and capable of driving Growth Case
- Strong organizational skills and pragmatism with the ability to anticipate solutions
- Fluent in German and English
Attitude and Motivation
- You are highly motivated, and you have real drive to succeed and make things happen
- Results orientated with a competitive drive and energy to deliver
- Not just a service provider but a true business partner in forward thinking, commercially agile organization
- A leader in thought, striving to not just be the technology expert, but also think outside the box and drive innovation
- A forward-thinking leader with a customer-centred approach and cross-business line mindset
Are you interested in participating in this success story? We look forward to receiving your informative documents at barbara.wieser@digitalheads.ch. For further information, please contact Barbara Wieser at any time.