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Global Head of IT

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The global industry leader with headquarters east of Zurich is continously re-inventing itself and is looking for the Global Head of IT. Changes were implemented in product strategy and portfolio, product development, market appearance as well as target markets. With IT being recognized as THE business enabler, all attempts of modernization are always based on the invaluable input of the global IT organization. IT is an opinion leader, not just a service provider. It is clearly understood that digitalization is a journey, not a destination. New ideas are on the horizon, e-channels, digital marketing, e-business, to name just a few. With all above in mind - our customer is searching for a modern thinking and visionary leader who can complement the team with his craft and profession as the Global Head of IT to create the future.

How you can benefit from talking to us:

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Positioning of our customer

  • International operating industrial manufacturer
  • 1,550 employees worldwide, 15 locations, 5 production sites and operations in 70 countries
  • A world market leader in its sector
  • Swiss family business with a strong international focus

 

Why is this challenge interesting for you

  • IT leads and enables business added value today (e.g. IoT for new products) - further projects have gained full support and approval of the Board of Directors
  • IT is an opinion leader and enables new business areas through its agility. IT is not limited nor downgraded to only being a service provider or cost center
  • Early Adopter, Cloud-First, smart and fast in identifying IT Trends far ahead of time
  • The Global Head of IT leads the regional IT teams, sets global standards, targets and commitments (ERP, CRM, BI, E-Shop, Workplace, OmniChannel, etc.)
  • Design and architect IT to be equipped for the future, e.g. for new business ideas or mergers and acquisitions

 

Why is this the place to be? Employees say:

  • Highly experienced staff and leadership focused on innovation and quality
  • Early adoption on top of mind to shape the future
  • The advantages of a group with the entrepreneurial spirit of a team
  • International focus "we serve the whole world"
  • Very lean, agile and fast decision-making right up to the Executive Board and Board of Directors

Role, function and supervisor

  • Your role: Global Head of IT
  • Your supervisor: Group CFO
  • Your team: 17 direct reports locally, plus 17 worldwide - dotted line

 

Why is our client recruiting

  • Replacement as well as recruiting for further overall growth

 

Main tasks

  • End to end management and leadership of all global IT efforts involving
    all international IT departments
  • Continuation and leadership of the Digital Transformation Initiatives and Projects
  • Leading, monitoring and support of all projects in compliance with deadlines and budget
  • IT harmonization, reduction of complexity
  • Designing IT for the future by contributing your own ideas and identifying new trends

 

Requirement profile

  • Management of decentralized worldwide IT
  • Change and stakeholder management
  • Industry knowledge within the area manufacturing
  • Project implementation (steering and monitoring) of parallel international IT projects and PMO
  • Vendor management with expertise in the area of e-commerce and cloud computing are advantages
  • English (mandatory); German or French (advantage)

 

Soft skills

  • A feel for sensitive situations
  • Intercultural and integrative person
  • Ability to engage and convince others
  • Openness, ability to work in a team, trustworthiness, transparency
  • Leadership, coaching and people development of employees

Application & Contact

Erik Wirz
Erik Wirz
Managing Partner
wirz phone +41 44 515 02 60 wirz email erik.wirz@w-gruppe.com

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Recruitment Process

In an initial conversation, we will give you a detailed insight into the role, the company, the culture and your development opportunities.

After an initial conversation with the partner (headhunter), you will receive further information about the role and our client's expectations. If you are interested, please send us your documents. Wirz & Partners will draw up a longlist which will be discussed with the client. From this longlist, 4-6 candidates are selected for the shortlist.

 

Time until feedback: 2-3 weeks

If you make it to the shortlist, you will move on to the next round. During the interview with Wirz & Partners, we will get to know you professionally and personally. You will receive additional information about the client, the offering, the services, the team and the KPIs. Based on all interviews and documents, we prepare a complete dossier on you for the client, including an executive summary. These documents form the basis of the structured interview process with the client. We prepare you for the interview.

 

Duration until the interview with the client: Up to 2 weeks

The first meeting with the client is about getting to know each other on an equal footing, getting to know the people and the culture. This takes place in person at the client's location and usually lasts around an hour.

The second interview focuses on professional competencies and leadership issues. You will get to know the team, the strategy and the operational goals.

You will then receive a salary proposal and an overview of the overall offer.

 

Duration until feedback: 1-2 weeks

A de-briefing with you and the client takes place after the final meeting.

We help you negotiate the contract and clarify further details. The contract is drafted and we support the onboarding process with the client.

 

Duration until feedback: Up to 1 week

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