IT Team Lead

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; gmina Zabierzów; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Zabierzów, Poland, seeks an IT Team Lead to coordinate IT projects, guide technical teams, and oversee IT services for R&D. The role includes line responsibility for the Polish team and requires strong leadership, ITSM and Agile experience, with fluency in English and Polish.

You will drive architectural improvements, collaborate with project owners, and ensure high-quality IT operations across the line while managing costs and delivering value to the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in at least two of: Networking, Security, Systems Engineering, DevOps or similar infra domains.
• Proven leadership experience in a matrix environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management and delivery incl. incident, problem, service delivery and service quality management.
• Experience with Agile and ITSM frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, ITIL.
• Fluency in English and Polish enabling collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT projects and tasks, balancing practical execution and strategic planning.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and oversee infrastructure, architecture and solutions.
• Drive technical enhancements to align R&D IT deliverables with project needs.
• Collaborate with project owners and technical leads to identify and implement IT improvements.
• Ensure quality monitoring of IT services and oversee project cost control.

Skills

Networking

Security

Systems Engineering

DevOps

Leadership

IT service management

Agile frameworks

ITIL

English & Polish fluency

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions, powering secure identities for millions worldwide. Our brands deliver innovative products and services for physical and logical access control, secure authentication, and identity management. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where creativity, learning, and career growth are encouraged.
We value leadership at every level, encouraging our team members to take initiative, inspire others, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.

We are looking for an IT Team Lead to join our team in Zabierzów (Poland).

What you would do as our IT Team Lead with line responsibility

As an IT Team Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating IT projects and tasks, driving technical changes, and ensuring high-quality IT services that support R&D project teams. You will provide technical guidance, strategic direction, and infrastructure oversight to ensure seamless IT operations. This position includes line responsibility for Polish part of the team.

You would also:

• Coordinate IT projects and tasks, balancing practical execution and strategic planning.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and oversee infrastructure, architecture and solutions.
• Drive technical enhancements to align R&D IT deliverables with project teams' needs.
• Collaborate with project owners and technical leads to identify and implement IT improvements.
• Ensure quality monitoring of R&D IT services and oversee project cost control.

The skills and experience you need

• Has 7+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: Networking, Security, Systems Engineering, DevOps, or similar infrastructure-related domains.
• Has previous leadership experience, either through direct people management or leading teams/projects in a matrix environment.
• Has strong knowledge of IT service management and delivery, including incident management, problem management, service delivery, and service quality management.
• Experience working with Agile and ITSM frameworks, particularly Scrum, Kanban, and ITIL.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Polish, enabling effective collaboration with technical teams, business stakeholders, and customers.

We are looking for a dynamic and decisive individual with excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing IT projects by balancing various needs and finding common solutions. With a strong ability to assess challenges, collaborate across teams, and make well-informed decisions, they ensure smooth project execution and continuous improvement in IT infrastructure and services.

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Elżbieta Łątka-Likh, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail]

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.