Head of IT Competence Center – Supply Chain Management | Head of IT Competence Center – Supply Chain Management (m/w/d)

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

Oelde, Westfalen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 16, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of IT Competence Center for Supply Chain Management, you will lead the global IT organization's efforts in managing customer interaction across supply chain domains. This pivotal role involves both the technical leadership of a global Supply Chain Management team within the Enterprise Solutions Competence Center and the disciplinary leadership of a local IT team for the SFT Division. You will oversee the entire lifecycle of global and local supply chain applications, from development and operations to support and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with business SLAs. Key responsibilities also include driving successful technology-driven projects, managing vendor relationships, and fostering innovation within a global matrix organization. This position offers an opportunity to shape IT strategy and solutions in a dynamic, international environment, promoting process optimization and best practices.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable field

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in IT application management
  • Proven leadership responsibility
  • Successful implementation of application strategies and their transformation
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant application areas and future trends
  • Demonstrated experience in project/program management
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic vendor development
  • Demonstrated experience in budget tracking and control
  • Experience leading culturally diverse teams in a global matrix organization

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified