Technology Leader DACH - m/f/d (R-17918) | Germany - Frankfurt

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We are seeking a strong technology leader based in the DACH region to oversee the successful delivery of outcomes specific to this market. This role will manage multiple software engineering and infrastructure teams, requiring a broad, interdisciplinary background to lead across diverse technical domains.

This role is hybrid (3 days in the office).

Requirements:

1. Overall end-to-end ownership for the Technology Function in DACH.
2. Partner with project leads and stakeholders to define, track, and manage projects ensuring delivery within budget and timelines.
3. Develop strategies for modernizing markets, including product, resourcing, and back-office processes.
4. Create vendor and location strategies, utilizing Technology centers and local resources.
5. Ensure SLAs, metrics, and continuous improvement measures are in place and demonstrable.
6. Manage the market\’s Tech budget, proactively challenging and managing costs and timelines to mitigate delays and find efficiencies.
7. Identify dependencies, risks, and issues, and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
8. Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports to highlight progress, risks, and ensure alignment across Technology.
9. Collaborate with regional representatives from global teams for an effective cross-functional approach.
10. Serve as the key link between the Technology delivery team and the business to align requirements and timelines.
11. Coach and develop project teams for successful implementation.
12. Communicate updates to stakeholders effectively and timely.

Key attributes:

• Proven track record leading major Technology programs as a senior project manager or director.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience managing complex projects and suppliers.
• Solid Technology background with knowledge of agile practices, large-scale data platforms (GCP, AWS), Java, .Net, and Database technologies.
• Ability to define and implement KPIs around quality, efficiency, and delivery for large distributed Scrum teams.
• Exceptional multi-tasker, strategic and tactical thinker.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills, capable of building effective working relationships and collaborating across teams.
• Understanding of data legislation and privacy compliance across Europe.

Skills:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in critical domains or programs.
• Extensive project management skills focused on business-centric projects.
• Ability to develop governance methodologies integral to successful program execution.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse leaders, managers, and experts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Effective presentation and reporting skills.
• High-quality documentation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing requirements.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Technical aptitude with Microsoft Office, Atlassian tools, Java, and/or .Net.
• Familiarity with industry standards for software development.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience managing cross-border teams.

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