At Paessler, we're passionate about simplifying IT and OT infrastructure monitoring. We believe that powerful monitoring tools should be accessible and easy to use, empowering IT professionals to efficiently manage their complex environments. For over 25 years, we have been developing cutting-edge monitoring solutions, including our flagship PRTG products, used by over 500,000 users worldwide.The Director IT (m/f/d) is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the IT department, providing the vision of the company's technology strategy, overseeing IT operations, and ensuring technology initiatives align with business objectives.This role emphasizes a servant leadership approach, fostering a supportive and empathetic work culture that empowers people to perform at their best.ResponsibilitiesManage the IT Team and overall IT Operations and infrastructure for a medium-sized company north of $100 Million in revenue, including data center and cloud platforms, software applications and DevOps operationsDemonstrate extensive IT Project Management skills, including design and security requirements, vendor selection, negotiation and cost optimization, stakeholder management, testing, and Go Live for a variety of IT Projects, ranging from infrastructure enhancements to enterprise digital transformation initiatives affecting company operationsPartner with and provide support to other functional areas of the business, including Go To Market, Product, Finance, Business Intelligence and Engineering teams by meeting SLAs, ranging from end-user hardware and software Service Delivery tasks to implementing complex architecture and infrastructure changesManage a globally distributed team (Germany/USA) using a follow-the-sun model, including providing 24/7 coverage to support for IT and security operationsPlan and manage a diverse IT budget to ensure efficient allocation of financial resources, including skills in cost optimization, license management, and vendor negotiation, as well as delivering results to senior stakeholders and executive management, including areas at riskProvide leadership and support to cybersecurity initiatives such as project implementation, incident response, business continuity/disaster recovery, and security audits such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2Qualifications15+ years of progressive IT Leadership experience (10+ years managing a team of 15+ employees) in a software or SaaS company north of $100M+ revenueDegree in IT, Computer Science, or related fieldRelevant certifications preferred (PMP, ITIL, CISSP)Fluent in German and EnglishDeep technological understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity conceptsExperience managing enterprise software systems and implementing hardware and software solutions for stakeholdersProven track record of managing large-scale IT projects and budgetsCross functional collaboration experience and change management experienceAbility to translate technical concepts into business valueWe are committed to diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you see wording in our ads that refers to a specific gender, it's for ease of reading only. #J-18808-Ljbffr