IT Business Partner Operations (m/f/d)

The IT Business Partner Operations (m/f/d) will work in a close cooperation with the Operations function at production sites located in Austria, the US and Canada. The IT Business Partner (m/f/d) will be responsible for providing and implementing the overall IT strategic direction (IT systems, solutions and tools) along with the production sites, including IT-projects planning and execution, and business processes improvements. The role will report to the Head of IT Business solutions.

• An innovative and international working environment
• Flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
• Health We Care Program – including company sport activities
• Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
• Good connections to public transport – station in direct proximity
• Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
• One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
• Attractive location in the heart of the alps which provides various outdoor sport and other leisure possibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Formulate and actively promote the IT strategic direction / Applications landscape for different productions sites with the ambition to uniform as far as possible across the shop floor / site setup
• Leverage current technology to the max to drive production efficiency and increase throughput / capacity with the strong focus on zero cost of quality
• Secure proper alignment between Business and IT and ensure that agreed changes are implemented
• Discuss IT-demands with the Operations function, monitor the compliance with the IT strategic direction, advise on needs in terms of hardware, software and infrastructure, ensure business cases development, plan and prioritize backlog, assist on / manage IT-projects execution, perform ongoing benefits review
• Own the life-cycle, TCO and license management of legacy functional applications (20+ apps), negotiate with vendors / contractors
• Actively manage stakeholders, ensure ownership on data, systems and processes, collaborate with IT internal teams (ERP, BI, EDM, etc.) securing timely delivery and customer satisfaction

Your Profile:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in operations, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
• Strong working experience in Tier 1 - Tier 2 Manufacturing / Industrial manufacturing companies (e.g. Automotive)
• Strong project management, change management and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to conduct business with senior management
• Ability to conduct business in English is a must
  

Desired Characteristics:

• High level of energy, self-motivation, positive mindset and a strong customer focus
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and influencing skills
• Team-player, completer / finisher with can-do attitude