Director EU IT (f/m/d) at smart Automobile
LE, , Germany -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.
Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.
Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

Responsibilities
  • You hold full responsibility of the technology stack and service delivery of smart Europe
  • You orchestrate and implement IT systems and cloud solutions in close collaboration with all IT and business departments
  • You enable digital process consistency and performance across the hybrid cloud architecture landscape, including the API-layer
  • You manage the interplay between various IT platforms, systems, and solutions—connecting enterprise IT (e.g. S/4 HANA, logistics systems) with telematic and connectivity car solutions (in-car and apps)
  • You lead and mentor a team of 25 IT internal employees, including 5 direct reports across departments like Data & AI, IT Strategy & Delivery, Digital Innovation, Digital Workplace & Operations, and Service Engineering & Architecture
  • You form a high-performing and cross-functional IT team, ensuring excellence in both process and product
  • You oversee the departmental IT budget and allocate resources to support business objectives
  • You collaborate cross-functionally with Program Steering and all business departments (e.g. Sales, Omnichannel, Customer Services) to align IT requirements and roadmaps
  • You provide regular reporting on IT timelines and initiatives to senior management, offering insights and continuous improvement recommendations
  • As part of the Extended Executive Board, you help define and implement the company’s overall vision and long-term strategy, with a strong focus on IT development and operations
  • You report directly to the CFO, providing strategic IT guidance and input for the Common Functions round
  • You work closely with the Global CIO and HQ IT in China, ensuring aligned initiatives and successful collaboration between EU and HQ IT, as well as smart Europe’s business departments
  • You manage and coordinate external suppliers and third-party providers to ensure a sustainable and effective IT process landscape
Loading...