Director Global IT & Cyber Security (all genders)

Want your story to be part of our story?

When children take charming schleich® figures and playsets into their hands, they embark on adventures into wonderful fantasy worlds. Every dinosaur, every elephant, and every fairy is the beginning of an exciting new story. Our vision : Shaping storytellers for life. And your story starts right here.

Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.

We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.

The following adventures await you at Schleich :

• Responsible for Schleich´s global IT transformation & digitalization strategy of all B2B core processes and their enterprise landscape
• Leadership and team development of an international IT team for Infrastructure, Workplace, Cloud, SAP & Business Applications
• You will mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Budget responsibility and cost control for IT operation & digitalization initiatives.
• Leading Schleich’s ISMS activities, in close collaboration with Finance & Legal, its strategic IT security (TOM) development, cyber defense operations as well as penetration / vulnerability audits
• Responsible for designing Schleich’s IT architecture, business application landscape as well as IT service operation, supplier portfolio strategy for managed IT services and sourcing strategy
• Responsible for the Business Intelligence team to strategically implement applications, tools, methods and data governance that enable Schleich to use business insights and develop the global organization to a data driven company
• Responsible for the global e-commerce tech stack, including Shopify & a PIM system, in terms of IT operation, security and project portfolio management to support the business growth

The chapters of your story so far :

Degree in (business) Information Technology or similar qualification with more than five years of relevant professional experience in IT & Digitalization Management

Proven modern Leadership to lead and coach international teams, demonstrated ability to manage medium to large scale IT programs & projects, with a hands-on approach with many (5+) years of experience

Technical Expertise across all IT areas, including advanced technical expertise in enterprise cloud infrastructure (Microsoft technologies like Azure & M365), SAP ECC & S / 4Hana, as well as process, data and middleware cloud applications

Experienced in global IT Operations; Ability to build & manage strong relationships with external global IT Managed Service Provider, including near- and offshore Partners ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met

Solid experience & knowledge in Cyber Security, including organizational, regulatory and technical security measures. A CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 auditor certification is a plus

Innovative and pragmatic mindset with a strong commitment for change & renovation in a dynamic business environment. Professional background in the FMCG industry or similar corporate is a plus

Strong communication, stakeholder and management skills as well as intercultural competence for navigating cross-functional teams to identify and deliver technology solutions that address business challenges

Personality with strong flexibility and resilience as well as solution-orientated and entrepreneurial mindset

Independent, proactive & data-driven working style

Excellent command of English (C1 level), with proficiency in German considered in advantage

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards :