Head of IT (m/w/d)

HOCHTIEF; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HOCHTIEF is seeking an experienced Head of IT to lead Information Systems & Technology and drive digital transformation across an international matrix organization. You will shape strategy, governance, and cybersecurity while partnering with executives to enable growth and resilience.

Reporting to the CEO of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure, you will manage strategic technology investments, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate with business leaders across Europe and beyond to deliver

Qualifikationen

• Experience shaping and executing technology strategies that drive business growth.
• Proven IT leadership within complex, matrix, international environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and AI-enabled innovation.
• Fluent English and German with executive communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead digital transformation, automation, data-driven decisions, and AI adoption.
• Establish IT governance, operating models, and performance metrics.
• Ensure secure, scalable IT operations across corporate and project sites.
• Drive cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead data governance and responsible AI initiatives.
• Oversee technology investments, budgets, and partnerships.
• Build and develop a high-performing IT organization.

Kenntnisse

IT leadership

IT strategy

Digital transformation

Cybersecurity

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Team leadership

Bilingual English/German

Ausbildung

IT/CS/Engineering degree

Tools

SAP environments (S/4HANA)

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the Digital Future of a Leading Construction Business

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of IT to lead our Information Systems & Technology function and drive the next phase of digital transformation.

Reporting directly to the CEO of HOCHTIEF Infrastructure and functionally to the Group CIO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's technology and digital transformation agenda. You will drive enterprise-wide innovation through technology, data, and AI while ensuring operational excellence, cybersecurity, and a future-ready IT landscape. Working closely with business leaders across the organization, you will position technology as a strategic enabler of growth, performance, and long-term success.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term growth ambitions.
• Lead digital transformation and business process optimization initiatives, including automation, data-driven decision-making, and AI adoption.
• Establish effective IT governance, operating models, and performance management frameworks.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and resilient IT operations and service delivery across corporate and project environments.
• Drive cybersecurity, data protection, risk management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead data governance initiatives and foster a culture of responsible AI usage.
• Manage strategic technology investments, budgets, vendors, and key partnerships.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing IT organization.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders across an international matrix organization.

What We Are Looking For

• An experienced IT leader with a proven track record of shaping and executing technology strategies that drive business performance and growth.
• Extensive IT leadership experience, ideally within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, or another complex project-based environment.
• Expertise in digital transformation, automation, cybersecurity, data governance, and AI-enabled innovation.
• Strong experience with SAP environments, ideally SAP S/4HANA.
• A collaborative and influential leader with excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams within international and matrix organizations.
• Academic background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• Fluent communication skills in English and German.

Preferred Experience

• International and multicultural business environments.
• Construction technology and digital construction solutions.
• Large-scale transformation and change programs.
• Data governance, analytics, and business intelligence frameworks.
• Familiarity with project and portfolio management methodologies and tools.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role with direct influence on business and technology strategy.
• The opportunity to shape and drive the digital transformation of a leading international infrastructure company.
• Close collaboration with executive leadership and the HOCHTIEF Group IT organization.
• An international working environment with diverse stakeholders and projects.
• Attractive compensation package and development opportunities within a global organization.

Ready to make an impact? We look forward to hearing from you.

If you are interested in shaping the future of technology and digital transformation within a leading international infrastructure company, we would be pleased to receive your application via our online portal. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Tim Jakubeit at [phone].

Who We Are

HOCHTIEF is a tech-focused, global provider of infrastructure solutions with leading positions in North America, Australia and Europe and a strong presence in the fast-growing markets for data centers, energy transition and sustainable infrastructure.

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure implements transport, energy and building construction projects in Germany and Europe. We offer services for all phases of construction of buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, ports, railways, airports or plants for the generation of conventional and renewable energy.