Head of IT Infrastructure (m/f/d)

About the role

Our IT is growing with the company fast, internationally, and across many sites. That is why we are expanding our IT organization and creating a new leadership level. As Head of IT Infrastructure, you own the technical backbone of our company worldwide: networks, data centers and cloud, compute and storage, identity and platform services, and the infrastructure at our production, test and laboratory sites.

You lead regionally based teams – existing ones that you integrate and develop, and new ones that you build. You turn locally grown solutions into a globally governed infrastructure with clear standards, dependable operations and the scalability our growth demands. This role is about shaping, not administering.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop the global infrastructure strategy and roadmap and set binding standards and architectures for all sites
• Own the secure, stable and cost-effective operation of our infrastructure worldwide – including availability, capacity, monitoring, backup and recovery capability
• Lead and develop the regional infrastructure teams, build new teams and establish a shared operating and leadership culture across time zones
• Steer the infrastructure project portfolio – from network and cloud modernization to connecting new sites and integrating acquisitions
• Own budget, vendors and contracts in your area and ensure a sound balance of performance and cost
• Implement the requirements of our Head of Information Security technically and ensure audit readiness
• Work closely with Helpdesk & Service Support so that solid technology translates into a good service for our colleagues
• Act as the point of contact for site leadership, Production and R&D on all infrastructure requirements

Your Profile

• Degree in computer science, business informatics, engineering or a comparable qualification
• At least 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, including several years in a line management role – ideally for distributed, international teams
• A broad technical foundation across network, cloud and data center, virtualization, Microsoft 365 and identity environments as well as automation; solid depth in at least two of these
• Confident handling of ITIL-oriented operating processes, budget ownership and vendor management
• Experience building and standardizing structures in a growing company – pragmatically, without over-engineering the process
• Business-fluent English; German and/or Chinese advantageous
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion (approx. 20%)
• A plus: experience in manufacturing or research-driven environments, with OT networks, post-merger integrations or building IT in APAC and AMER

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company combined with financial soundness and world-class investors
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment
• Lots of development opportunities in the context of our continued growth
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth
• Corporate Benefits Program that covers health, mobility, and learning with 100€ net per month
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment