Director IT (f/m/d) 100 %

Riveradvice; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading river vessel management company based in Switzerland is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the implementation of corporate IT strategies and manage an international team. The role involves leading digital transformation projects, ensuring compliance with international standards, and developing systems to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a university degree in a related field, at least five years of management experience, and be fluent in German and English.

Leistungen

Great creative freedom

Collaboration with international teams

Influence on IT strategy

Qualifikationen

• University degree in computer science, business informatics, or engineering.
• At least five years of management experience in an international IT environment.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Implement IT and digitalization strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead and develop an international IT team.
• Manage transformation and modernization projects.

Kenntnisse

Management experience in IT

Knowledge of cloud technologies

Cross-border IT infrastructures

Cybersecurity expertise

Strong leadership skills

Ability to lead virtual teams

Fluent in German and English

Ausbildung

University degree in computer science or relevant field

Tools

ERP platforms

Industrial IoT systems

Jobbeschreibung

It’s time for boarding ! Our employees are the ones who keep us on track, and we would be delighted to have you join our team!

River Advice is the world`s leading independent manager of river vessels. Unter the umbrella of UNITED WATERWAYS, the group of companies employs over 4,000 dedicated staff and represents a fleet of over 100 passenger and event vessels on Europe`s inland waterways. The wide range of services offered supports our customers in all areas of passenger inland waterways transport: shipping company management, crew management, nautical/technical management, hospitality & catering services, safety & security, ship financing, charter brokerage, insurance management, newbuild & conversion support and ship ICT services.

Yourresponsibilities– ShapethefutureofRiver Advice:

• Implementation of a group-wide IT and digitalization strategy in line with the corporate strategy.
• Leadership and further development of an international IT team and establishment of a high-performance, service-oriented IT organization.
• Management of company-wide transformation and modernization projects (cloud migration, application harmonization, project portfolio management, sourcing, cybersecurity, data governance).
• Organize and manage 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level support.
• Ensure and measure defined SLAs .
• Ticket management and prioritization .
• Onboarding/offboarding of employees.
• Further development of the IT service organization (internal/external).
• Responsibility for the operation, further development, and integration of central systems (including ERP, DMS, port and fleet management tools).
• Ensuring high system availability and implementing standards for office and ship IT.
• Introduction of digital solutions to optimize ship service processes (e.g., predictive maintenance, IoT sensors, remote monitoring, AR-supported service operations).
• Promoting data analytics solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making processes.
• Identifying and evaluating new technologies and their potential applications (AI, automation, maritime platforms).
• Establishment and monitoring of a robust cybersecurity framework for IT and OT environments (ISMS).
• Ensuring international compliance requirements.
• Risk management and emergency planning (disaster recovery, business continuity).
• Close cooperation with group management, operational units, and technical service partners.
• Control of IT budgets and cost optimization.
• Management of strategic IT suppliers and partners, including contract negotiations.

Yourprofil–Whatyoubringtothetable:

• University degree (university, university of applied sciences) in computer science, business informatics, engineering, or comparable education.
• At least five years of management experience in an international IT environment, ideally in industry, logistics, or technical services.
• In-depth knowledge of cross-border IT infrastructures, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, ERP platforms, and industrial IoT systems.
• Experience cross-functional digitization and transformation programs.
• Experience in standardizing applications and infrastructure.
• Responsible implementation of at least one strategy development process in a company.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in implementing sourcing strategies.
• Strategic thinker and strong leader with a proven track record.
• Hands-on and pragmatic implementation are a must in this dynamic industry.
• High level of international and intercultural competence; experience in leading virtual teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills at management level.
• Innovation-oriented, decisive, and confident in dealing with change.
• Understanding of business metrics, experience in budgeting.
• Willingness to travel (10–20%).
• Languages: German & English (business fluent).

WhatyoucanexpectfromRiver Advice:

• Leading role in modular white label ship management services.
• Great creative freedom and direct influence on the group’s IT strategy.
• Collaboration with international teams and modern technologies.

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? Then become part of our success and help us navigate Europe`s waterways!

We look forward to receiving your complete application, including details of your salary expectaitons and your earliest possbile starting date.