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Head of IT English & German speaker

Avanda Solutions


Job Location:

Lucerne - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: CHF 150 - 150
Posted: 14 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Head of IT - English and German speaker

Our client is an international manufacturing company undergoing rapid growth.

As Head of IT you will ensure the companys IT foundation is secure reliable scalable and able to support rapid international growth. You will own core IT operations infrastructure enterprise applications cybersecurity workplace technology and service delivery.

Responsibilities :
  • Define and execute the companys global IT roadmap ensuring stable and scalable technology operations across multiple international locations
  • Own enterprise applications and business systems including ERP collaboration platforms identity management endpoint management and future MES integrations
  • Establish and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure and workplace technology environments supporting global collaboration and operational continuity
  • Lead cybersecurity information security risk management business continuity disaster recovery and compliance initiatives
  • Manage external IT service providers technology vendors MSPs and cybersecurity partners
  • Build and lead the internal IT organization (IT Operations Service Management Cybersecurity) defining future sourcing and staffing strategies
  • Establish IT governance service management processes SLAs asset management and operational KPIs
  • Partner closely with Operations Supply Chain PMO Quality Finance and Commercial functions


Requirements
  • Professional fluency in English and German
  • Several years of leadership experience in IT Infrastructure Enterprise Applications or Technology Operations ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong experience managing enterprise applications cloud infrastructure cybersecurity networks and global technology operations
  • Experience implementing and supporting ERP environments and business-critical systems
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks IT governance risk management and compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to manage external service providers technology vendors and outsourcing partners
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics MES environments or industrial IoT integrations
  • Knowledge of ISO 27001 NIST TISAX or similar security frameworks


Benefits
  • Competitive market-aligned compensation
  • Swiss-standard social security pension and insurance coverage
  • Hybrid or flexible working arrangements



  • Required Skills:

    Professional fluency in English and German Several years of leadership experience in IT Infrastructure Enterprise Applications or Technology Operations ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong experience managing enterprise applications cloud infrastructure cybersecurity networks and global technology operations Experience implementing and supporting ERP environments and business-critical systems Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks IT governance risk management and compliance requirements Proven ability to manage external service providers technology vendors and outsourcing partners Experience with Microsoft Dynamics MES environments or industrial IoT integrations Knowledge of ISO 27001 NIST TISAX or similar security frameworks