A family business for the past 90 years, the Swiss company Vitra collaborates with leading designers to develop innovative products and concepts for contemporary home and office environments. Joining a portfolio of furniture classics by Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Verner Panton, these products are used worldwide by architects, companies, the public sector and private individuals to build inspirational spaces for living and working.
Chief Information Officer f/m/d Country/Region: CH
Work-Type: Hybrid
Level of Employment: 100%
Duration: permanent
Required Travel: 0-25%
Company: Vitra International AG
As Chief Information Officer A key priority will be to build the digital capabilities required for Vitra’s future growth agenda—particularly stronger direct-to-consumer, retail and omnichannel model. You will shape and lead Vitra’s global IT, Product Data and AI strategy, ensuring technology and digital capabilities contribute directly to business success. Reporting to the CFO of the Vitra Group, you will lead an international organization of more than 70 experts across multiple locations, including Berlin and Prague. You will drive the company’s digital transformation through standardized and cost-efficient technology platforms, further strengthen our omnichannel capabilities and enable sustainable business value through innovation, AI and international collaboration.
Your impact in the role
Lead and further develop a global organization of more than 70 IT and Product Data professionals, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and performance-oriented culture
Define and execute Vitra’s global IT, Product Data and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term company objectives
Build the digital foundation for Vitra’s future customer-facing business models
Drive the standardization, consolidation and modernization of core platforms, enterprise systems and technology frameworks to increase scalability, efficiency and business value
Build and strengthen a globally distributed organization through end-to-end process perspectives and efficient operating models, enabling effective collaboration with business process owners
Ensure cost-efficient, secure, compliant and stable IT operations, infrastructure and services while continuously improving performance and reliability
Lead digital transformation initiatives and accelerate the adoption of AI use cases and modern technologies across business and IT functions
How you can convince
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field
More than 10 years of leadership experience in global IT organizations with a proven track record in digital transformation and technology-driven business value creation
Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing internationally distributed teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration
Strong experience with ERP environments, preferably SAP, cloud-native technologies and enterprise-wide platform standardization initiatives
Proven expertise in defining and implementing AI, data and technology strategies that support business growth and operational excellence
Deep knowledge of information security, data governance, enterprise architecture and modern IT operating models, ideally including ITIL-based processes
Excellent English skills are essential; German language skills are considered an advantage
Enjoy working at Vitra
We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
Experience our inspiring campus in Weil am Rheinwith unique cultural offerings and a dedicated employee garden
Welcome to Vitra - ourorientation and welcome program
We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs
"How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets
Extended maternity leave
Choose an additional, individual benefit - in the area of fitness offers, the job ticket, a subsidy for our canteen or childcare
Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek
Do you still have doubts?
You do not bring all the qualifications listed?
Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability.
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Chief Information Officer f/m/d Arbeitgeber: Vitra International AG
Das Vitra Design Museum bietet eine inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung, in der Kreativität und Innovation gefördert werden. Als Archivar w/m/d haben Sie die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Team zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem der renommiertesten Designmuseen weltweit weiterzuentwickeln. Die offene und kollaborative Unternehmenskultur sowie zahlreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten machen das Arbeiten hier besonders attraktiv.
