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

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

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ 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 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 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