Want your story to be part of our story?When children take charming schleich figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision: Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here.Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.Working at Schleich. Make your mark.The following adventures await you at Schleich:Responsible for Schleich´s global IT transformation & digitalization strategy of all B2B core processes and their enterprise landscapeLeadership and team development of an international IT team for Infrastructure, Workplace, Cloud, SAP & Business ApplicationsYou will mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and interdisciplinary collaborationBudget responsibility and cost control for IT operation & digitalization initiatives.Leading Schleich’s ISMS activities, in close collaboration with Finance & Legal, its strategic IT security (TOM) development, cyber defense operations as well as penetration/vulnerability auditsResponsible for designing Schleich’s IT architecture, business application landscape as well as IT service operation, supplier portfolio strategy for managed IT services and sourcing strategyResponsible for the Business Intelligence team to strategically implement applications, tools, methods and data governance that enable Schleich to use business insights and develop the global organization to a data driven companyResponsible for the global e-commerce tech stack, including Shopify & a PIM system, in terms of IT operation, security and project portfolio management to support the business growthThe chapters of your story so far:Degree in (business) Information Technology or similar qualification with more than five years of relevant professional experience in IT & Digitalization ManagementProven modern Leadership to lead and coach international teams, demonstrated ability to manage medium to large scale IT programs & projects, with a hands-on approach with many (5+) years of experienceTechnical Expertise across all IT areas, including advanced technical expertise in enterprise cloud infrastructure (Microsoft technologies like Azure & M365), SAP ECC & S/4Hana, as well as process, data and middleware cloud applicationsExperienced in global IT Operations; Ability to build & manage strong relationships with external global IT Managed Service Provider, including near- and offshore Partners ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are metSolid experience & knowledge in Cyber Security, including organizational, regulatory and technical security measures. A CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 auditor certification is a plusInnovative and pragmatic mindset with a strong commitment for change & renovation in a dynamic business environment. Professional background in the FMCG industry or similar corporate is a plusStrong communication, stakeholder and management skills as well as intercultural competence for navigating cross-functional teams to identify and deliver technology solutions that address business challengesPersonality with strong flexibility and resilience as well as solution-orientated and entrepreneurial mindsetIndependent, proactive & data-driven working styleExcellent command of English (C1 level), with proficiency in German considered an advantageNo kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:No two days are the same in this career like no other. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platformLet’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success togetherWe aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updatedAppetizing! You will receive a food allowance of up to 75.00 euros net per month from usEvery hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a subsidised pension schemeYou can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich products – a great bonus for kids and adults alikeSpeaking of savings, we’ll also subsidise your bicycle lease to make it easier for you to travel to our beautiful offices in MunichAnd what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hoursWould you like to play a part in our story?We look forward to receiving your online application. It’s speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need.Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Alexandra will be glad to assist you further: alexandra.strenzke(at)schleich-s.com #J-18808-Ljbffr