Head of Transformation Office (d/f/m)

Ottobock; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global innovation leader in healthcare seeks a Head of the Transformation Office to oversee the IT project portfolio and ensure alignment with corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT transformation, expertise in enterprise architecture, and strong leadership skills. This role includes developing a value management framework, managing diverse teams, and innovating IT solutions. Attractive compensation and flexible working conditions are offered in Berlin.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation

30 days of vacation

Flexible working time models

Development opportunities through Ottobock Academy

Corporate benefits and health management programmes

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in senior IT/business transformation roles.
• Expertise in large scale program management and M&A.
• Proven experience in complex matrix organisations.

Aufgaben

• Manage IT transformation and project portfolio with governance.
• Lead the enterprise and solution architecture.
• Act as technical lead for significant transformation programs.
• Develop value management frameworks.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Program management

Enterprise architecture

Cloud transformation

Communication skills at C-level

Leading interdisciplinary teams

Ausbildung

Degree in informatics or business administration

Jobbeschreibung

As Head of the Transformation Office (d/f/m), you are the strategic and operational partner to the CIO with responsibility for the entire IT project and transformation portfolio and the coherent further development of the enterprise architecture. In this key role, you ensure that all transformation initiatives are aligned with the IT and corporate strategy, provide transparency on progress and value contribution, and take on the technical lead for major programs. You act as the link between IT strategy, architecture, program execution, and business and IT partners, ensuring that technology sustainably creates business value.

Reporting directly to the CIO, you lead an interdisciplinary, highly qualified team and are responsible for the following areas:

Project & Program Management Office (PMO)

IT Success Management / Value Realization

Mergers & Acquisitions (IT-related) and Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensuring an end-to-end overview of the IT transformation and project portfolio, including prioritization, governance, and progress management.

Strategic responsibility and operational management of enterprise and solution architecture with a focus on scalability, innovation capability, and business alignment.

Acting as technical lead for strategically significant transformation programs, such as cloud transformation, ERP/SAP S/4HANA, M&A, or digital manufacturing.

Developing and implementing a value management framework to measurably increase IT’s value contribution.

Advising and representing the CIO in critical project situations and serving as a sparring partner for business executives.

Establishing standards, KPIs, and best practices for effective, transparent, and scalable transformation governance.

Leading and developing a high‑performing team of project, architecture, and transformation experts.

Actively contributing to the strategic IT roadmap as part of the CIO leadership team.

Qualifications

A completed degree in (business) informatics, business administration, or a comparable qualification.

At least 10 years of professional experience in senior roles in IT and or business transformation, ideally with global responsibility.

Expertise in enterprise architecture, large‑scale program management, cloud transformation, M&A, and value delivery.

Strong strategic, technical, and organizational thinking skills.

Excellent communication and influencing skills at C-level.

Proven experience leading interdisciplinary and international teams within complex matrix organisations.

Business‑fluent English; German or another foreign language is an advantage.

Benefits and Development

Attractive compensation including a variable component, as well as 30 days of vacation.

Flexible and family‑friendly working time models with attractive opportunities for mobile working.

Individual development and further training opportunities through the Ottobock Academy, as well as external training and development programmes.

An open corporate culture with regular exchange, team events, and an exciting international working environment.

A committed and high‑performing Global IT organisation that drives innovation and creates sustainable value together.

Corporate benefits, JobRad (bike leasing), health management programmes, and many other benefits you can expect at Ottobock.

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro‑orthotics and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and drives the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient‑care network with around 400 patient‑care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.

Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programmes in our Ottobock Academy.