IT Director (Paris)

The office is located in Paris, France and it would require relocation (fully on-site position).

Company: Children’s Clothing Sector, approximately 600 employees

IT Department: 20-30 people (combination of in-office and remote team members, including external consultants)

Key Responsibilities

1.     Management of Tools and Technologies

• Understanding IT Flows: Comprehensive understanding of IT flows within the company.
• Specialist Management: Ability to manage and oversee specialists proficient in tools such as:
• Manhattan (WMS): Warehouse Management Systems.
• Salesforce (CRM): Customer Relationship Management and order entry.
• Taland: Data integration between systems.
• Exotech: Robotics for warehouse picking.
• D365 Dynamics: ERP solutions.
• Power BI: Data analysis and reporting tools.

2.     Management and Coordination

• Lead and unify an IT team of 20 to 30 members, including in-office employees and remote team members in other countries.
• Ensure effective internal communication and efficient team management.
• Foster a cohesive and motivated team spirit within the IT department.
• Coordinate in English for effective communication among all team members.
• Manage both internal employees and external consultants.
• Structure and drive IT projects within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Supervise the implementation and delivery of projects, as well as continuous improvement of IT workflows.

3.     Budget and Management Monitoring

• Oversee budget management and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Monitor project expenditures and align them with the budgetary constraints.

4.     Reporting and Communication

• Regularly report project progress to the executive management.
• Maintain effective communications with teams and stakeholders.

5.     Security

• Ensure comprehensive understanding and implementation of IT security protocols.
• Oversee the security of complex networks and safeguard the company’s data and IT infrastructure.

6.     EDI Connections

• Supervise and implement EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) connections with all European clients.
• Ensure maximum data acquisition from the field to optimize business operations.

Required Skills

       Technical:

• Strong understanding of IT systems, data flows, IT security, and EDI connections.
• Experience in IT project management and process optimization.
• Ability to solve technical issues and improve existing systems.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and team unification skills.
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
• Analytical mindset and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Languages:

• Fully bilingual in Polish and English.
• Knowledge of French is a plus.

Personal Qualities

• Highly involved and motivated.
• Initiative-driven and proactive.
• Rigorous and precise in work.
• Capable of structuring and supervising multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Company health insurance (60% covered by the employer)
• 50% reimbursement for transportation subscription or private parking
• Intercompany restaurant + meal vouchers (face value €8.50 - €5 covered by the employer)
• 40% discount on Levi.com, 44% discount on Nike, employee sales, CSE benefits (discounts, gift vouchers)
• Childcare places
• Gymlib subscription - an application that allows our employees to access sports classes or gyms at an attractive price
• Between 10 and 13 RTT (Reduction of Working Time) days per year

This profile aims to find an IT Director capable of supporting the company’s growth and innovation by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of IT systems and leading the teams to success in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. Additionally, the candidate must ensure robust IT security measures, effective budget management, and seamless EDI connections with European clients to optimize data acquisition and business operations. The candidate should be adept at managing both in-office and remote teams, coordinating in English, and integrating external consultants effectively.