Head of IT

Destinus

Define and execute the global IT strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives and operational needs;
Lead and develop the IT organization across multiple locations, fostering a culture of ownership, service excellence, and continuous improvement;
Own all corporate IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud environments, endpoints, collaboration tools, and workplace technologies;
Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of all IT systems supporting engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions;
Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls to protect company assets and sensitive information;
Manage enterprise applications and business systems, ensuring effective integration, performance, and user adoption;
Oversee IT service management, support operations, incident response, and problem resolution across the organization;
Lead infrastructure projects including site expansions, office openings, manufacturing facilities, network deployments, and technology upgrades;
Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners;
Establish governance, asset management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance frameworks;
Define and manage IT budgets, investments, and technology roadmaps to support long-term scalability;
Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Finance, HR, and Operations teams to understand business needs and deliver practical technology solutions.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles within complex and fast-paced environments;
Strong experience managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and IT operations;
Proven track record leading multi-site and international IT environments;
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or high-technology organizations is highly desirable;
Strong understanding of Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and enterprise security solutions;
Experience managing IT vendors, contracts, budgets, and service level agreements;
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning;
Strong project management and change management capabilities;
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
Experience supporting enterprise applications such as ERP, PLM, HRIS, and collaboration platforms is a plus;
English is a must.