Director IT (all genders)

Director IT (all genders)

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Responsibilities

• Manage the IT team and overall IT operations, including datacenter, cloud platforms, software applications, and DevOps for a medium‑sized company north of $100 Million in revenue.
• Demonstrate extensive IT project management skills, including design, security requirements, vendor selection, negotiation, cost optimization, stakeholder management, testing, and Go‑Live for a variety of IT projects ranging from infrastructure enhancements to enterprise digital transformation initiatives affecting company operations.
• Partner with and provide support to other functional areas, including Go To Market, Product, Finance, Business Intelligence, and Engineering teams by meeting SLAs, ranging from end‑user hardware and software service delivery tasks to implementing complex architecture and infrastructure changes.
• Manage a globally distributed team (Germany/USA) using a follow‑the‑sun model, including providing 24/7 coverage to support IT and security operations. Plan and manage a diverse IT budget to ensure efficient allocation of financial resources, including skills in cost optimization, license management, vendor negotiation, and delivering results to senior stakeholders and executive management.
• Provide leadership and support to cybersecurity initiatives such as project implementation, incident response, business continuity/disaster recovery, and security audits such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience (10+ years managing a team of 15+ employees) in a software or SaaS company north of $100 M+ revenue.
• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred (PMP, ITIL, CISSP).
• Fluent in German and English.
• Deep technological understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience managing enterprise software systems and implementing hardware and software solutions for stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale IT projects and budgets.
• Cross‑functional collaboration experience and change management experience.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Benefits

• Many possibilities to further develop your individual skillset.
• Innovative and creative work environment with plenty of room for new ideas.
• A structured onboarding phase with experienced colleagues.
• Flexible working hours and a family‑friendly environment.
• Permanent employment contract at headquarters in Nuremberg.
• A great working atmosphere in an enthusiastic international team with flat hierarchies.
• Subsidized Germany‑wide job ticket for public and regional transportation, bike leasing, bicycle cellar (incl. showers) and sufficient parking spaces.
• We actively support your health by funding membership of the Urban Sports Club.
• Paessler is a fast‑growing midsized company that has been in the market for 20 years.
• The company is focused on long‑term goals and is currently comprised of 350 employees.

Application

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Diversity

For us, diversity matters! We welcome it and aim to promote it to the best of our ability. If you see wording in our ads that refers to a specific gender, it is for ease of reading only.