Global Head of IT (m/f/d)

Aristo Group; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristo Group is seeking a Head of IT Global to lead our IT function across sites worldwide, reporting to the CFO. The role blends strategy with hands-on technical depth and project delivery to keep global operations running 24/7.

You will stabilize and scale the IT organization, drive investments, and ensure robust security, data protection, and disaster recovery. A close collaboration with top management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global IT, ideally in industrial production.
• Experience running IT for 24/7 production environments.
• Strong background in data centers, servers, and networks.
• Experience with IT security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Experience managing teams and projects with budget responsibility.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 or TISAX is an advantage.
• German at C1 level is an advantage; business-level English is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent IT at management level and translate topics into business decisions.
• Plan IT investments for the coming years and present to management.
• Own budgets and timelines for IT projects.
• Lead projects by splitting them into clear responsibilities and ensure accountability.
• Own IT infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery across all sites.
• Oversee production IT with 24/7 operations and shift monitoring.

Skills

Global IT leadership

24/7 production IT

Data center & networks

IT security & backup

Budget & project mgmt

IATF 16949 / TISAX advantage

Top management communication

Job description

Head of IT Global (m/f/d)

Eastern Switzerland | Start: ASAP

Global IT leadership with direct reporting to the CFO. You will own IT across our sites worldwide, combining strategy, hands‑on technical depth, and project delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are a global manufacturing company with a modern, well‑run IT environment that supports 24/7 production. Our data is protected to a high standard, and IT is critical to keeping production running.

You will lead the global IT function and the IT team, and oversee IT support across all sites. Your job is to bring structure, stabilize the team, and move IT forward.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategy and management

• Represent IT at management level and translate technical topics into business decisions for each area.
• Plan IT investments for the coming years and present them clearly to management.
• Prepare investment requests with a clear picture of the current situation, the problem, solution options, and a recommendation.
• Own budgets and timelines for IT projects.

Hands‑on leadership

• Lead projects by splitting them into clear responsibilities and holding people accountable. You will not do everything yourself.
• Stay close enough to engineering to understand technical problems and make sound decisions.
• Own IT infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery across all sites.
• Oversee production IT, including 24/7 operations and shift monitoring. Assess operational risk and set priorities independently.

Current priorities

• Stabilize and develop the IT team, and build a lasting setup for the coming years.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience leading global IT, ideally industrial production.
• Experience running IT for 24/7 production environments.
• Solid background in data centers, servers, and networks, including on‑premise infrastructure.
• Experience with IT security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Experience managing teams and projects with budget responsibility.
• Experience with IATF 16949 or TISAX is an advantage.
• German at C1 level is an advantage. Business-level English is required.
• Ability to talk with top management and work at a technical level with engineers and support staff.

HOW YOU WORK

• You are structured and focused, and you stick to your decisions.
• You work independently and solve problems without waiting to be asked.
• You come to the table with solutions, not just problems.
• You take direct feedback well and see it as a way to improve.
• You communicate clearly and get to the point.
• You challenge the status quo constructively and bring fresh perspectives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A leadership role with direct access to the CFO and senior management.
• Real influence on the company's IT direction and investments.
• A global scope with a clear mandate to build structure.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A pragmatic, results-focused environment with a strong team spirit.
• On‑site presence 4 to 5 days per week.

We value a direct, honest, and respectful way of working. If you want to take ownership, build structure, and make a visible impact, we would like to hear from you.