IT Infrastructure Architect & Partner Manager (m/f/d) . in Gilching

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and production of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent regulation and control systems. We are a partner of the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate worldwide in eleven countries at 12 locations, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology actively shaping the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as a employer. As our IT Infrastructure Architect & Partner Manager, you will be the core technical mind shaping the future of our global IT landscape across 10 countries. Working within a lean, agile internal IT team, you combine strategic architectural vision with pragmatic technical service provider steering. You don't just draw blueprints, you steer our global service providers to turn those designs into reliable, secure, and scalable solutions for our 1,200 employees.

Your Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design & Strategy Develop and maintain the global IT architecture framework and technological roadmap Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation within the infrastructure landscape Ensure architectural consistency and integration across cloud and on-premises environments
• Technical Provider Steering Technically steer external service providers in the implementation of architectural designs Review technical solutions provided by vendors for alignment with internal standards Collaborate with partners to optimize infrastructure performance and scalability
• Cloud Platform Strategy Define and drive the global cloud platform strategy (hybrid / multi-cloud) Align cloud architecture with business, security, and cost-efficiency requirements Ensure integration between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services
• Global Collaboration & Communication Act as the strategic consultant and main IT contact for business leaders and local IT counterparts across our 10 international sites.
• International Operations Work effectively across time zones, including flexibility for meetings outside standard office hours Willingness to travel internationally as required Consider and manage country-specific IT challenges
• Security & Compliance Partner closely with our CISO to integrate security-by-design into all infrastructure roadmaps, cloud setups, and audit frameworks.

Your Profile:

• Experience: 5+ years in IT infrastructure design, network topologies, or cloud architecture (hybrid/multi-cloud), preferably within a global mid-sized company (Mittelstand).
• Service Provider Communication: Proven collaboration with external service providers and evaluating technical proposals.
• Mindset: Pragmatic, self-driven, and proactive. You enjoy working in a lean IT team structure where your decisions make a direct impact.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills with fluent German and English (spoken & written).
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work with global time zones.

Schedule: Full time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting Date: 2026-02-06

More information on Spheros: https://spheros.com/ Spheros is a global tech company and market leader in the development and manufacture of thermal management solutions for all passenger buses and coaches as well as refrigerated transportation fleets. Innovation, cutting-edge technology and utmost customer mindset are our aim. Environmentally friendly and safe mobility is our vision. The company, with its headquarters in Gilching/Munich, has a workforce of more than 1,100 people. People with ideas, excellent know-how and commitment for future technologies, who are shaping the future of urban mobility You quickly take on responsibility, you work in international teams and benefit from flat hierarchies of a medium-sized global company. You determine your own progress and personal growth. An open and constructive working atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to contribute ideas, characterize us as an employer.