Head Of Engineering

Epassi; Vercelli; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading employee benefit solutions provider is seeking a Head of Engineering & IT based in Italy. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, driving technological innovations, and ensuring the reliability of information systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, over 8 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both Italian and English. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the company's products and make a significant impact.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Experience collaborating with multiple functions is essential.

Mansioni

• Lead a team of internal and external IT/R&D professionals.
• Ensure the implementation of information systems.
• Manage local IT infrastructure in cooperation with Group IT.
• Oversee the maintenance and development of applications.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Collaboration

Technological innovation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Strumenti

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Epassi’s purpose is to boost everyday well-being.

We are a leading provider of employee benefit solutions in Finland, Sweden, UK & Ireland, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands.

We were established in Finland in 2007, and in 2008 we were the first company to launch a mobile-payable employee benefit payment solution in Europe. Since then, we have consistently grown, diversifying our products and introducing our services into new markets. Epassi has been awarded by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe on multiple occasions.

Are you interested in joining one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies? Are you ready to shape the future of our product and make a real impact?

Head of Engineering & IT

to be based in Italy.

This role also requires both strategic vision and strong execution skills, combining technological leadership, the management of multidisciplinary teams, and a strong focus on innovation.

Dual Mission

• Support the Italian organization in the evolution and management of IT matters, ensuring alignment with international strategies and standards.
• Coordinate and develop R&D operations, translating into concrete solutions the designs and specifications defined by the Product function.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation, development, reliability, and security of information systems in line with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Lead a team of internal and external IT/R&D professionals.
• Be responsible for the maintenance (both corrective and evolutionary) of existing applications, as well as for the development of new ones, based on the guidelines provided by the Product function.
• Ensure and monitor the proper development of technological innovation strategies and projects, in line with the company’s overall objectives, collaborating with function heads to identify necessary developments.
• Guarantee the effective execution of projects aimed at improving procedures and processes under the responsibility of the function, both in terms of development methodologies and compliance with security requirements.
• Manage activities related to the budget defined with the Group for the development and application of new technologies.
• Manage and develop local IT infrastructure in cooperation with Group IT.
• Align way of working and processes with Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years similar previous experience.
• Experience collaborating with multiple functions (Sales, BD, Marketing, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of Salesforce.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

The position will be filled as soon as we find a suitable candidate, so please apply ASAP! For more information please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [e-mail]