Head of IT and Digitalization (m/f/d)

HighTech Startbahn GmbH; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Urban Sports Club

Meal allowance €6.50 per day

Deutschlandticket / fuel voucher

Fresh fruit weekly

Free on-site parking

Zusammenfassung

Ferroelectric Memory GmbH (FMC) in Dresden seeks a Head of IT and Digitalisation to partner with leaders across functions and drive FMC’s digital transformation. You will evolve FMC from startup agility to mature, process-driven operations, enabling world-class technology development and manufacturing support.

Responsibilities include defining IT architecture, roadmap, and digitalisation strategy; building a secure, scalable IT landscape; SAP integration; vendor management; and leading a

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in IT or an engineering domain (manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT roles, of which ideally 5+ years have been achieved in the semiconductor industry.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute FMC’s IT architecture, technology roadmap and digitalisation strategy.
• Establish a secure, scalable, and future-ready IT landscape combining cloud-based and on-premises solutions while maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture.
• Drive the implementation of industry standards and best practices for interoperability across the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop IT systems supporting semiconductor development, manufacturing execution, quality management and supply chain operations.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, aligning internal teams and external partners to execute the IT roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with data security, information security and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee laboratory technology infrastructure including network security, system reliability and maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

English proficiency

German language

Mandarin language

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in IT or engineering

Tools

ERP (SAP)

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

As Head of IT and Digitalisation (m/f/d) you will partner with leaders across all business functions to drive FMC’s digital transformation and build a scalable, secure and efficient IT landscape. You will play a key role in evolving the organization from a dynamic startup environment to a mature, process-driven semiconductor company, enabling world-class business operations and technology development.

Must Have

• Master’s degree in IT or an engineering domain (manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT related roles, of which ideally 5+ years have been achieved in the semiconductor industry

Responsibilities

Roadmap, architecture, strategy

• Define and execute FMC’s IT architecture, technology roadmap and digitalisation strategy to support sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
• Establish a secure, scalable, and future-ready IT landscape combining cloud-based and on-premises solutions while maintaining a strong cybersecurityposture.
• Drive the implementation of industry standards and best practices to ensure seamless integration and interoperability across the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop and continuously enhance IT systems supporting semiconductor development, manufacturing execution, quality management and supply chain operations.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, aligning internal teams and external partners to successfully execute the IT roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with data security, information security and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee laboratory technology infrastructure, including network security, system reliability, maintenance and the continuous improvement of IT services supporting R&D and engineering activities.

Business process integration and collaboration

• Integratetechnology development, chip design and manufacturing processes into a unified IT landscape to enhance collaboration, efficiency and cross-functional alignment.
• Drive the seamless connection of key business functions with ERP (SAP) systems, ensuring standardized, transparent and scalable business processes across the organization.
• Manage strategic relationships with vendors, service providers and software suppliers, including license management, contract oversight, and service performance monitoring.
• Act as a trusted partner between business and technology teams, translating operational needs into effective and sustainable digital solutions.

Build an IT team for excellent execution of the company strategies

• Build up IT operations to achieve stability and reliabilityand support the team as working member while you grow the team.
• Build and motivate the IT team as a healthy mix of internal and external experts
• Solid project management skills.
• Strategic partner of the COO/CEO, consulting the company leaders to fullfill the company goals within the IT budget.

Your profile

• Basic knowledge about semiconductor manufacturing (manufacturing execution, semiconductor equipment and processes, technology development)
• Experience to cast needs of semiconductor manufacturing and development engineers into projects and finally into realiable IT supported processes
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken, additional language skills inGermanor Mandarinare a plus
• Act as a supervisor, coach and mentor, supporting employee development, performance and career growth as the IT organization expands
• Highly organized and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Broad IT generalist expertise, including knowledge of cloud architectures and cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and motivating teams in a fast-growing, international environment.
• Proven strategic thinker, balancing short-, mid-, and long-term business objectives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities in complex cloud-based and on-premises IT environments.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and development processes and the value of industry standards and standardization.
• Flexible and hands-on mindset, with willingness to support both technical execution and organizational growth.
• Based primarily in Dresden with occasional international travel (EU, US, Taiwan, Japan).

Benefits

• 30 days of annual vacation
• Join a highly motivated, international and collaborative team
• Full coverage of fitness membership with Urban Sports Club
• Meal allowance of €6.50 for every working day
• Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket) or alternatively a monthly fuel voucher
• Fresh fruit every week and complimentary drinks in the office
• Free on-site parking directly at the office

About us

Ferroelectric Memory GmbH (FMC)is a pioneering semiconductor company based in Dresden, Germany, focused on next-generation non-volatile memory technology.
Founded in 2016, FMC is at the forefront of innovation in ferroelectric memory, enabling faster, more energy-efficient, and scalable solutions for future computing systems.

Our team combines deep expertise in semiconductor physics, device engineering, and system design to redefine memory architectures for emerging applications in AI, IoT, and high-performance computing.

Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of memory technology.

Why FMC?

• Cutting-edge memory technology
• Strong presence in the european semiconductor ecosystem
• High ownership and impact-driven roles
• International and collaborative team
• Direct contribution to AI and next-generation computing