We are looking for a visionary and experienced Manager IT to lead our IT operations, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives. As part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you will play a critical role in shaping our technological backbone while supporting agile teams across the company.
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership and Spin-Off transition: lead and develop an IT team as part of a corporate spin-off. Ensure a smooth and secure transition from centrally provided IT services by the parent company and to build a robust, scalable foundation for an independent IT landscape.
- Infrastructure & Core Operations: Design, implement, and operate a modern and resilient IT infrastructure that balances cloud-native and on-premise solutions. Ensure seamless functionality of key services including Identity & Access Management, device management, network architecture, collaboration tools, and secure file sharing across the organization.
- Business Systems & Tooling Enablement: Drive the selection, deployment, and integration of enterprise tools and systems across departments such as HR, Finance and Legal. Prioritize user-centric, scalable, and automation-friendly solutions that can support the company's growth and operational maturity, in close alignment with business stakeholders.
- Security, Compliance & Data Protection: Establish a pragmatic but comprehensive approach to information security and data protection. Define clear security standards, ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR), and implement initiatives to build a security-aware culture across the organization.
- Team Building & Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing IT team, cultivating a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement. Provide strategic guidance while empowering team members to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their domains.
- Project Execution & Change Management: Manage IT initiatives end-to-end—from planning through implementation to rollout—ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and expectations are consistently met. Facilitate structured change management processes to support the organization through periods of technological transformation. Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and service agreements effectively
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Skilled in project management and IT service management (e.g., ITIL, Agile, Scrum)
- Proven success in managing IT infrastructure in a fast-growing or mid-sized tech environment
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and SaaS solutions
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
- Experience with managing hybrid (on-prem/cloud) environments
- Fluent in English and German
- Hands-on mentality with a strategic vision
- A mutually-supportive, international team
- Opportunity to build career experience in an exciting international company with a lasting impact on medical technology based in Munich
- Flexible working hours
- Secure bicycle storage room
- Subsidized catering service
- Subsidized Gold Gym membership
- Centrally located, modern work spaces with a great 212m² roof terrace
Ready to apply? We look forward to receiving your online application including your first available start date.
Contact person: Tatjana von Freyberg
