Chief Information Officer f/m/d

Vitra International AG; Birsfelden; Hybrid; CHF 250.000 - 350.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dynamic environment

Hybrid work concept

Campus Weil am Rhein experience

Extended maternity leave

Product discounts

Zusammenfassung

Vitra International AG is seeking a Chief Information Officer to shape and lead its global IT, Product Data, and AI strategy. You will oversee a distributed team of 70+ IT professionals across multiple locations and report to the CFO.

The role focuses on digital transformation, omnichannel capabilities, and cost-efficient technology platforms. The position requires a proven track record in leading global IT programs, strong SAP and cloud-native experience, and excellent English skills; German is

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or a related field.
• More than 10 years of leadership experience in global IT organizations with a track record in digital transformation.
• Proven success in building and leading internationally distributed teams.
• Strong experience with ERP environments, preferably SAP, cloud-native technologies and standardization initiatives.
• Proven expertise in defining and implementing AI, data and technology strategies.
• Deep knowledge of information security, data governance, enterprise architecture and ITIL-based processes.
• Excellent English skills; German is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a global IT and Product Data organization of 70+ professionals across locations.
• Define and execute IT, Product Data and AI strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Build digital foundations for customer-facing business models and omnichannel capabilities.
• Standardize and modernize core platforms and enterprise systems for scalability and efficiency.
• Foster collaboration with business process owners and distribute teams worldwide.
• Ensure secure, compliant, and reliable IT operations and services.
• Drive AI adoption and innovative technologies across IT and business.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital transformation

AI strategy

Cloud technologies

Information security

Data governance

ITIL processes

English proficiency

German language advantage

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

SAP

Cloud-native technologies

Enterprise platforms

Jobbeschreibung

A family business for the past 90 years, the Swiss company Vitra collaborates with leading designers to develop innovative products and concepts for contemporary home and office environments. Joining a portfolio of furniture classics by Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Verner Panton, these products are used worldwide by architects, companies, the public sector and private individuals to build inspirational spaces for living and working.

Chief Information Officer f/m/d

Country/Region: CH

Work-Type: Hybrid

Level of Employment: 100%

Duration: permanent

Required Travel: 0-25%

Company: Vitra International AG

As Chief Information Officer A key priority will be to build the digital capabilities required for Vitra’s future growth agenda—particularly stronger direct-to-consumer, retail and omnichannel model. You will shape and lead Vitra’s global IT, Product Data and AI strategy, ensuring technology and digital capabilities contribute directly to business success. Reporting to the CFO of the Vitra Group, you will lead an international organization of more than 70 experts across multiple locations, including Berlin and Prague. You will drive the company’s digital transformation through standardized and cost-efficient technology platforms, further strengthen our omnichannel capabilities and enable sustainable business value through innovation, AI and international collaboration.

Your impact in the role

• Lead and further develop a global organization of more than 70 IT and Product Data professionals, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and performance-oriented culture
• Define and execute Vitra’s global IT, Product Data and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term company objectives
• Build the digital foundation for Vitra’s future customer-facing business models
• Drive the standardization, consolidation and modernization of core platforms, enterprise systems and technology frameworks to increase scalability, efficiency and business value
• Build and strengthen a globally distributed organization through end-to-end process perspectives and efficient operating models, enabling effective collaboration with business process owners
• Ensure cost-efficient, secure, compliant and stable IT operations, infrastructure and services while continuously improving performance and reliability
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and accelerate the adoption of AI use cases and modern technologies across business and IT functions

How you can convince

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field
• More than 10 years of leadership experience in global IT organizations with a proven track record in digital transformation and technology-driven business value creation
• Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing internationally distributed teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Strong experience with ERP environments, preferably SAP, cloud-native technologies and enterprise-wide platform standardization initiatives
• Proven expertise in defining and implementing AI, data and technology strategies that support business growth and operational excellence
• Deep knowledge of information security, data governance, enterprise architecture and modern IT operating models, ideally including ITIL-based processes
• Excellent English skills are essential; German language skills are considered an advantage

Enjoy working at Vitra

• We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
• Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
• Experience our inspiring campus in Weil am Rheinwith unique cultural offerings and a dedicated employee garden
• Welcome to Vitra - ourorientation and welcome program
• We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs
• "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets
• Extended maternity leave
• Choose an additional, individual benefit - in the area of fitness offers, the job ticket, a subsidy for our canteen or childcare
• Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek

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