Head of IT Infrastructure (m/f/d)

The BAUR Group, with operations in the DACH region, has long stood for success in online business and is part of the success of the globally active OTTO Group. Online retail and online retail-related services are subject to rapid change - now more than ever!

As Head of IT Infrastructure (m/f/d) you have many interfaces within the BAUR Group and are networked within the OTTO Group. Broad but also deep specialist knowledge is very important to us for these tasks - because as Head of Infrastructure for the BAUR Group Germany you have a lot of responsibility but also freedom to shape our IT infrastructure. Your mission: Ensuring the availability and security of the systems and continuously optimizing the quality of the services offered.

• Planning, implementation and further development of the IT infrastructure
• Budget planning and resource management including evaluation of investments as well as creation and maintenance of investment and liquidity forecasts
• Project management of IT infrastructure projects
• Team management and development as well as personnel development, including conducting employee appraisals and performance reviews
• Ensuring adherence to compliance and data protection guidelines
• Coordination of IT requirements and services with clients
• Coordination within the Group and with Group initiatives (Admin Competence Center, Network Competence Center, Domain Techboard Infrastructure)
• Evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure and work processes

• Degree in computer science, business informatics or comparable training
• Several years of professional and management experience in a leading position in the IT sector
• Comprehensive specialist knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure and its components (networks, end devices, servers, databases, operating systems, storage systems, telephony)
• Knowledge of IT security and experience in implementing security measures
• Experience with IT service management (ITIL)
• Knowledge of current technologies and trends in IT infrastructure
• Experience in the management and implementation of IT infrastructure projects
• Experience in capacity and performance optimization of IT systems
• Knowledge of risk management and change management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented way of working and good cooperation with clients, service providers and other internal or external departments
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align the IT infrastructure with business objectives