IT COUNTRY LEADER

As IT Country Leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing the local IT organization in the Germany, ensuring reliable IT services that support both restaurant and office operations. You will act as a key business partner, translating global IT strategies into effective local execution while driving operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and business growth.

Your challenges:

• Lead first line of IT support for restaurants and office for defined market, ensuring reliable service delivery, high user satisfaction, and effective support for daily business activities, while remaining actively involved in key IT operations and technical initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to the business by understanding the market’s needs and adopting global IT strategies, standards, and priorities, while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Manage the local IT operations and delivery, including vendors relationship, IT projects, infrastructure, asset lifecycle, and budget planning, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing local IT team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, audit requirements, software licensing policies, and corporate procedures while maintaining a stable and secure IT environment.

Your skills & experience:

• University degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in IT service delivery or IT operations, including substantial experience leading teams in a multi-site or multi-country environment. Expected solid experience in IT support and service delivery within a complex business environment.
• Proven experience in coordinating and delivering IT projects aligned with business needs.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of cooperating with international teams and consistently working in alignment with established global standards.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing new standardization initiatives and ensuring continuous compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Native German and professional English proficiency.
• Driving license and willingness to travel when required (local travels).

We offer:

• Professional development in a global organization,
• Responsible role building valuable work experience, opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions,
• Supportive environment: work with a close-knit, diverse team where knowledge is shared, and growth is encouraged,
• Cooperation based on an employment contract,
• Attractive benefits package, including mobility, wellbeing, and pension, support,
• Competitive compensation package with a performance-based bonus.