Director IT & Data Management (m/w/d)

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About Georg Fritzmeier GmbH & Co.

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Responsibilities • Lead the entire IT organisation and define the long‑term IT strategy in alignment with senior management. • Plan and execute digitalisation and automation projects, including the replacement of the AS/400 platform with SAP S/4 HANA. • Oversee the operation and maintenance of servers, networks, cloud services, and end‑user devices. • Develop and implement IT governance, security, and compliance frameworks, including GDPR and TISAX requirements. • Conduct business‑process analysis, optimisation, and digitalisation across the organisation. • Manage all IT projects with responsibility for resources, timelines, and budgets. • Establish backup, monitoring, and disaster‑recovery concepts to ensure business continuity. • Lead the IT security and risk management function. • Recruit, develop, and motivate the IT team and manage external partners. • Plan, control, and optimise the IT budget.

Qualifications • Studium in Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik or equivalent degree. • Proven experience in a senior IT role, preferably within the industrial sector (metals/polymers). • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, architecture, cloud technologies, and IT security. • Experience with TISAX processes and implementation of information‑security management systems. • Hands‑on expertise with SAP modules (Production, Materials Management, Controlling, Purchasing) and legacy systems such as AS/4F. • Solid understanding of data protection and information‑security fundamentals. • Demonstrated project‑management expertise (classical and agile) and change‑management skills. • Leadership experience and ability to motivate and develop teams. • Analytical, structured, and solution‑oriented approach with strong decision‑making capability. • Excellent English skills and willingness to travel within Europe.

Benefits • Competitive salary with discretionary performance bonuses. • Company car for private use. • Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation. • Company‑run fitness programme and health check‑ups. • Individual training and development opportunities. • Employer‑sponsored pension scheme and contributions to asset‑building plans. • Employee discounts at over 800 partner shops.

Director IT & Data Management (m/w/d) Strategic and operational leader responsible for the entire IT landscape of the company group. Shape the IT vision, drive digital transformation initiatives, and ensure a stable, secure, and efficient technology environment that supports business objectives.

KG The Georg Fritzmeier Gruppe is a family‑owned company with more than 2,200 employees across multiple European locations. Founded in 1926, the group is a leading system supplier for the largest light truck and construction‑machine manufacturers, operating within the metal and plastics processing sectors.