IT Manager Spain

Sika Spain is looking for an IT Manager located in Alcobendas. The person will be responsible for managing IT operations ERP/SAP support infrastructure business applications and digital transformation initiatives while ensuring alignment between IT and business objectives. The role will lead Corporate Regional & Area IT initiative rollouts across Spain with a strong focus on Power BI AI initiatives automation operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT professional who combines strong support fundamentals with a builder mindset. Someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy able to balance day-to-day support with longer-term improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation / Power BI / AI Initiatives

• Drive digital transformation initiatives across the business.
• Lead Power BI reporting dashboards and data analytics projects.
• Support AI and automation initiatives to improve business efficiency and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization through technology solutions.

ERP / SAP Support

• Manage ERP/SAP support enhancements troubleshooting and user coordination.
• Ensure system stability performance and continuous improvement of ERP processes.

Project Management

• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation and support.
• Manage timelines resources risks budgets and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure successful rollout of corporate and regional IT initiatives across Spain.

Team Management & IT Operations

• Manage day-to-day IT operations and user support activities.
• Management of local Business IT personnel (hiring developing performance appraisal corrective actions terminations).
• Lead and develop the IT team while ensuring high service standards.
• Handle major IT incidents escalations and problem resolution.

Business Relationship Management

• Partner with department heads and business stakeholders to understand IT requirements.
• Regularly meet with Area IT Manager and GM to report on Business IT activities and consult/align on business requirements to support the digitalization and Business IT service provisioning.
• Align IT solutions with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Act as the key liaison between business functions and IT teams.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Partner with Regional Tech Team to Oversee IT infrastructure including networks servers cloud services and end-user systems.
• Ensure system availability backup security and business continuity.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Manage external IT vendors service providers contracts and licensing agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance and service delivery.

Security Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with IT security standards policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives audits and risk management activities.

Strategy Budgeting & Administration

• Support IT budgeting forecasting and strategic planning.
• Maintain IT documentation reporting policies and governance procedures.
• Provide regular management updates on IT operations and projects.

Business Application Support

• Support and maintain Local business applications across departments.
• Coordinate application upgrades enhancements integrations and user support.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management including leading and managing teams within industrial companies.
• Experience in digital transformation Power BI AI initiatives and enterprise systems.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure cybersecurity and vendor management.

Key Skills

• ERP/SAP Support
• Digital Transformation
• Power BI & Data Analytics
• AI & Automation
• Project Management
• Business & Stakeholder Management
• IT Infrastructure & Operations
• Vendor Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Communication & Problem Solving

Additional Information :

• Permanent employment contract.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Career Growth and Development: Discover endless possibilities for career growth within Sika. Our comprehensive development programs are designed to enhance your skills expand your knowledge and foster your professional growth. Were dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
• Languages: Advanced in Spanish and English. German language will be a plus.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within Spain and occasionally across the EMEA region.

Sika is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified candidates for employment without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of it!

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time