Head of IT (m/f/o)

The GOTEC Group is a global supplier and strategic partner to the international automotive industry.With more than 17 sites worldwide, we specialize in surface coating, plastic injection molding, metal processing and mechanical engineering. We are committed to innovation, digital transformation and sustainable growth — and we are now looking for an experienced and visionary Head of the IT department to join our global leadership team.

Head of IT (m/f/o)

Location: Komorniki

As Head of IT you will own and drive our global IT backbone – enabling digital transformation, operational excellence and business continuity across all regions and entities. You translate strategy into execution, standardize processes, and deliver measurable results in security, automation, and business enablement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead global IT operations, projects, and digital initiatives across all business units.

• Define and drive the global IT strategy, ensuring process standardization and system harmonization.

• Manage international teams and partners, ensuring performance, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• Oversee the GOTEC IT architecture (Azure Hybrid Infrastructure, ERP systems, and custom applications).

• Drive automation, process optimization, and cross-functional digital integration.

• Implement and enforce security policies, incident response, forensic analysis (preparation for TISAX certification).

• Lead global ERP rollouts and the implementation of new sales and calculation applications.

• Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and financial KPIs.

• Act as a senior escalation point for infrastructure, architecture, operations, and security topics.

Your Profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience leading global IT operations and digital transformation in an industrial environment.

• Proven track record in ERP rollouts, automation, and process standardization.

• Deep expertise in IT security, risk management, and cloud infrastructures (Azure).

• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with strong communication skills.

• Financial acumen: controlling, budgeting, and KPI management.

• Excellent written and spoken German and English (C1 level), additional languages (Polish) are an advantage.

• Certifications (ITIL, Azure Architect, Scrum Master, PMI/Prince2, DevOps) welcome.

We Offer

• A dynamic, international team with flat hierarchies and short decision paths.

• Excellent development opportunities within a growing global organization.

• Modern workplace, state-of-the-art tools, and an attractive compensation package.

• Flexible working conditions and the chance to make a real global impact.

Ready to drive our digital backbone?

Send your detailed application including your salary expectations and earliest start date to: hr@gotec-group.com