Team Lead IT Asset Management (d/f/m)

We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.

The Business Unit Europe Africa is one of the largest of TK Elevator\’s six Business Units. Its Regional Business Support Center is in Dusseldorf, Germany, from where it coordinates activities in 20+ countries, as well a distributor network in Africa. This unit handles the sale, installation, servicing and modernization of elevators, escalators and moving walks. In select markets, the portfolio also includes home lifts and the service of automatic doors. In the fiscal year 2023/2024 the Business Unit had about 14,000 employees and generated sales of around 2.5 billion euros. We have a position that could challenge you, pique your interest, and put your skills to the test.

As Team Lead IT Asset Management, you will be responsible for global IT asset management (ITAM) – from hardware and software to cloud assets. You will develop a forward-looking strategy, manage international partners, and optimize cost structures in a complex, multinational environment.

You will lead a team of six experts, work closely with internal stakeholders and global partners, and ensure that our IT landscape remains not only efficient, but also compliant and future-proof.

• Strategic IT asset management: Development and implementation of a global ITAM strategy for hardware, software, and cloud.
• FinOps & cost optimization: Promotion of FinOps maturity, reduction of license and cloud costs, prioritization of initiatives, and definition of KPIs.

• Supplier and partner management: Management of external partners (including Infosys, Microsoft, SAP) and ensuring service quality and efficiency.

• Compliance & risk management: Ensuring compliance with licensing models, ITIL processes, and legal requirements (SOX, GDPR).

• Leadership: Leading and developing an international team and working closely with the Chief Information Officer, regional IT managers, and finance departments.

• Degree in IT, business administration, or similar.
• More than 10 years of experience in IT asset management, FinOps, or ITIL in complex corporate structures, preferably in an international environment.
• In-depth expertise in ServiceNow, SAP, Microsoft licensing, and IT financial management.
• Experience in leading international teams and managing external providers.
• Strong communication and change management skills to operate successfully in dynamic environments.

• Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
• Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
• Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
• Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
• Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
• Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
• Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
• Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets

We value diversity

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let\’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.