We are looking for someone to start immediately or by agreement:

Head of IT Core Services (m/f/d)

As a Swiss family business with a 160-year history, we at SIGVARIS GROUP employ more than 1,600 people worldwide. We are committed to helping people feel good every day with high-quality and innovative products in the field of medical compression therapy. Our portfolio covers a wide range of needs and indications. Continuous development and innovation, as well as a consistent commitment to solutions that support our customers in all their activities, make us the preferred partner for all stakeholders. At SIGVARIS GROUP, we are committed to creating an excellent working environment for our most valuable asset: our employees. Their talents, diversity and commitment are crucial to our innovative strength and success.

IT Core Services runs our workplace, identity, network, datacenter and cloud infrastructure for all SIGVARIS GROUP sites worldwide. This is a global role. As Head of IT Core Services, you set the direction for this area and lead the team that delivers it. You make sure our infrastructure is secure, reliable and cost-efficient.

Your responsibilities

Lead the IT Core Services team with its two areas, Workplace & Identity and Datacenter & Network, including the team leads and their deputies
Set clear goals, give regular feedback and help each team member grow
Develop the global strategy and roadmap for infrastructure, workplace and cloud, in line with our cloud-first approach
Own the global Microsoft 365 and workplace environment (M365, Intune/MEM, Teams, telephony, printing, mobile devices)
Own identity and access management (Entra ID, Active Directory, Conditional Access, MFA, PKI)
Own datacenter and cloud services (Azure and on-premises, backup and disaster recovery)
Own the global network (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPN, NAC)
Work closely with the CISO on security operations, risk management and compliance
Manage the budget for the area, including financial planning, license management and cost optimization
Manage key vendors and partners, negotiate contracts and track their performance
Act as service owner for core services
Work closely with other IT teams, the regional organizations and the business

Your profile

Several years of experience leading infrastructure or workplace teams in an international company
You enjoy leading people. Your team knows where it is going and trusts you.
Experience in a global role with teams in several countries
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, modern workplace technologies and Microsoft licensing
Solid understanding of networks, identity management and IT security
You think strategically and bring your own ideas, but you can also get into the technical details
Experience with budgets, vendor management and cost optimization
You communicate clearly with technical teams as well as with the business
Fluent in German and English, French is a plus

What we offer

Be part of an international company and contribute to people's well-being with a variety of tasks. Every day
Work independently with plenty of room for personal and professional development
Stable family business with a strong market and value orientation
Competitive salary & benefits as well as excellent insurance coverage
Flexible working model, including the option to work from home

Are you interested in this exciting role?

If so, please send us your application.

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SIGVARIS AG - Gröblistrasse 8 - 9014 St. Gallen