IT Director

Michael Page; Genf; On-site; CHF 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page International (Switzerland) SA in Geneva is seeking an IT leader to define and drive the company’s IT strategy and vision. You will oversee all IT functions, ensure security, manage budgets, and lead technology initiatives to support industrial operations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in IT or related field and 10+ years in IT leadership, with fluent English and French. You will inspire teams, manage vendors, and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of IT leadership experience in industrial environments.
• Proven people management and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong security, infrastructure, applications knowledge and agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee all IT functions, ensure security and risk management, and manage IT budgets.
• Identify, implement, and optimize systems, tools, and infrastructure for industrial operations.
• Manage KPIs, dashboards, and communicate with stakeholders, including executive committees.
• Drive enterprise digital initiatives to foster innovation and maintain competitiveness.
• Lead and develop Infrastructure, System and Security teams.

Skills

IT strategy

Team leadership

Governance

Digital transformation

Vendor management

Budget management

Security

Agile methodologies

Infrastructure management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in IT/Engineering

Job description

• Team Management
• Head of department

About Our Client

Our client is a company located in Geneva.

Job Description

Defining and leading IT strategy: Develop and implementing the IT vision, mission, and strategic objectives aligned with the company's business goals.

Operational leadership: Oversee all IT functions, ensure security and risk management, and manage IT budgets

Technology management: Identify, implement, and optimize systems, tools, and infrastructure to support industrial operations.

Governance and reporting: Manage KPIs, dashboards, and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive committees.

Digital transformation: Drive enterprise digital initiatives to foster innovation and maintain competitiveness.

People Management: Management of Intrastructure, System and Security Teams

The Successful Applicant

Education: Master's degree in IT, engineering, or a related field.

Experience: At least 10 years of proven experience in managing IT systems, complex technological projects, and digital transformation in industrial environments.

Proven experience in people management.

Technical skills: Strong expertise in infrastructure, applications, security, and agile methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and IT budgets.

Leadership: Ability to inspire and manage teams, with an entrepreneurial mindset and excellent cross-functional leadership skills.

Languages: Fluent in English and French. Additional languages are an asset.

Personal attributes: Analytical thinking, pragmatic problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a strong sense of collaboration.

What\'s on Offer

Strong benefits and package