(Senior) IT Solution Manager (m/f/d) - Limited to 2 years

Merck; Unterschleißheim; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Unterschleißheim is seeking a (Senior) IT Solution Manager to oversee IT infrastructure management and drive digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring the stability of IT systems, managing projects from concept to implementation, and developing tailored IT solutions for business processes. This full-time position requires at least 5 years of experience in the IT or service environment, preferably within life sciences. The role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive work culture.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in IT or service environment, ideally in life sciences.
• Strong hands-on mentality in IT infrastructure and system management.
• Solid knowledge of ITIL principles is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Ensure stability of IT systems and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage IT initiatives from concept phase to implementation.
• Analyze business processes to develop IT solutions.

Kenntnisse

IT infrastructure management

Project management

Fluent German

Fluent English

Service management

Digital transformation

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and ensuring the stability of IT systems? Join our company, where we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. As a (Senior) IT Solution Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing IT infrastructure, leading projects, and fostering strategic partnerships to support our mission of saving and improving lives around the world. The position is full-time at our location in Unterschleißheim and limited to 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that IT systems run stably and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for IT initiatives from the concept phase to successful implementation and ensure continuous optimization of IT services.
• Analyze business processes and develop tailored IT solutions that are efficiently implemented.
• Build strong relationships with global and local platforms and promote collaboration for sustainable IT development.
• Contribute ideas, propose innovative solutions, and help drive the digital transformation of the production site.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT infrastructure and system management with a strong hands‑on mentality.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the IT or service environment, ideally in the life sciences industry or a production environment.
• Solid knowledge in project management and service management (ITIL Foundation certification is an advantage).
• Fluent German and English skills.
• Responsibility, independent working style, and strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Availability Management, Business Processes, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Re‑Engineering (BPR), Change Controls, Computer Technical Support, Customer Experience Management, Digital Transformation, Incident Management, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Technology (IT) Services, Information Technology (IT) Support Services, IT Performance Management, IT Project Implementation, Management System Development, Problem Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Requirements, Service Delivery, Services Management, SLA Management, Software Configurations {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

01/3/2026

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