Head of Division Platforms & Infrastructure | Head of Division Platforms & Infrastructure (m/w/d)

Zeppelin GmbH

Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of Division Platforms & Infrastructure at Zeppelin GmbH, you will hold overall responsibility for the stable, secure, and future-oriented operation of the group's IT infrastructure. Your primary mission involves leading the transformation of the legacy IT landscape toward modern, cloud-oriented, and highly automated platforms. You will direct multiple specialized teams across areas such as Core Services, Managed Client, and Identity Governance, while overseeing the IT Service Desk and on-site support to ensure high service quality. A significant portion of the role involves managing international offshore service providers and developing sustainable cloud and hosting strategies focused on scalability and resilience. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who can balance technical architecture development—including Infrastructure as Code and hybrid IT environments—with rigorous budget management and stakeholder engagement at the C-level. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a values-driven foundation company committed to climate neutrality and professional growth.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed degree in (Business) Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience in managing IT infrastructure departments, teams, or large-scale IT projects, ideally within international or matrix organizations.
  • Proven track record in outsourcing and the management of external IT service providers, specifically including cooperation with offshore partners.
  • Extensive experience in transforming legacy systems into modern cloud-based platforms, including migration strategies and architectural redesign.
  • Professional experience in operating hybrid IT landscapes (on-premise and cloud).
  • Demonstrated experience in IT Service Management, including Incident, Problem, and Performance Management.
  • Experience collaborating with international, interdisciplinary teams and managing C-level stakeholders.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Garching near Munich; Full-time permanent contract; Requires ability to manage international offshore partners and navigate complex security/compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR).