Director of Information Technology (f/m/d)

A1 Telekom Austria Group; Wien; Remote; EUR 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: Home office

Remote work

30 vacation days

Canteen & vouchers

Company phone for personal use

Internal job market at A1

A1 Radl – bike lease

Internet provision

Job summary

A1 Telekom Austria Group in Austria seeks a Director of IT to shape the strategic direction of our IT landscape and collaborate with internal departments and external partners. You will lead the IT unit, drive simplification and governance, and ensure initiatives meet time, budget, and quality targets.

Fluency in German and English is essential as you manage complex IT structures and partnerships to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Several years of leadership in a large IT organization or similar tech environment.
• Strong governance, architecture and service integration experience.
• Experience transforming complex IT structures and processes.
• Experience managing external partners with SLA-based delivery.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and operational management of the IT unit in line with company objectives.
• Act as a strategic link between IT and business; understand internal customer needs.
• Drive simplification, reduce IT complexity, harmonize systems and processes.
• Oversee IT initiatives in terms of time, budget and quality; develop governance.
• Manage internal stakeholders, suppliers, service providers and strategic partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

IT governance

IT architecture

Service integration

Transformation of IT structures

External partner management

German and English proficiency

Job description

As Director of IT at A1 Austria, you will take on a key leadership role in the further development of our IT landscape and our collaboration with internal departments and external partners. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence and continuous improvement of our IT services – with a clear focus on simplification, managing partners and working closely with our internal customers.

Your new job

• You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the IT unit and will consistently develop it in line with the company’s objectives.
• You will act as a strategic link between IT and the business and understand the requirements of our internal customers.
• You will actively drive simplification, reduce IT complexity, harmonize systems and processes, and thereby sustainably improve the user experience and operational efficiency.
• You are responsible for the implementation of IT initiatives in terms of time, budget and quality, whilst continuously developing the governance framework for architecture, security, implementation and operations.
• You are responsible for the efficient management of internal stakeholders, suppliers, service providers and strategic technology partners.

Your profile

• Several years of leadership experience within a large IT organization or in a comparable technological environment
• Substantial experience in IT governance, IT architecture and service integration
• Experience in the transformation of complex IT structures, process optimization and organizational development
• Experience in managing external partners and in SLA-based delivery management
• Very good German and English language skills

Benefits & More

• Flexible working: Home office, remote work, flextime, sabbatical
• 26 vacation days & days off on December 24th and 31st
• Canteen & vouchers
• Free A1 internet plus additional discounts for family & friends
• Company phone for personal use as well
• Internal job market at A1 & skill enhancement
• A1 Radl – Lease a bicycle or e-bike at affordable rates

For this position, we offer a gross annual target compensation package starting at EUR 160,000 (all-in, 40 hours/week), including a 50% variable pay component. In addition, a company car with private use is provided.