It director emea

Werkgever:
IT-People B.V.
Regio:
Lelystad
 
Functieomschrijving

For a global operating company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality products, we are looking for an IT Director EMEA who will lead the IT function across European operations, ensuring robust infrastructure, reliable ERP performance, and strategic alignment with business goals.


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As an IT Director, you will be instrumental in driving the next phase after the S/4HANA rollout that we have recently completed: business process improvement, as well as advancing digitalization, secure data exchange via cloud, and strengthening security across the region.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategic vision with operational execution, and modeling our core values of collaboration and entrepreneurial management.

Scope of Responsibility
  • Oversee IT operations across warehouses in 6 countries and sales offices in 10 countries, with a focus on resolving data quality issues and optimizing ERP usage.
  • Manage and support the implementation and optimization of ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA) from a project management perspective.
  • Lead the transition of SAP S/4HANA from on-premise to cloud, ensuring scalability, future-proofing, and secure data exchange.
  • Drive the upgrade of BI and AI tooling to enhance data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the VP Marketing to strengthen our online presence and digital propositions.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in data quality, cybersecurity, and IT compliance.
  • Coordinate with external IT partners across office automation, ERP, and infrastructure.
  • Provide hands-on support to business users and act as a trusted advisor to senior management.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes is a strong plus, as we operate two manufacturing plants in the region.
  • Occasional travel to subsidiaries across Europe.
  • Lead and develop a team of Business Information Consultants, Service Desk employees, and foster collaboration between internal IT and business units.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, agility, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the Group IT strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and the next phase of business process improvement.
  • Manage IT budgets, vendor contracts, and service level agreements.
  • Oversee infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity measures, and disaster recovery planning, with a strong focus on security and cloud-based data exchange.
  • Support cross-functional projects and change management initiatives.
  • Ensure business continuity and system availability across all locations.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in IT leadership roles within international environments.
  • Strong background in ERP implementation and project management, with a focus on optimizing ERP and resolving data quality issues.
  • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and modern BI/AI tools is a plus.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes is highly valued.
  • Experience managing distributed teams and external IT vendors.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel across Europe if needed.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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