Head of Group IT (m/w/d)

Job Title

Head of IT (m/w/d)

Company

SelectLine Group

Location

Germany (Hybrid, with travel)

About the Role

The SelectLine Group is expanding its IT capabilities and seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the consolidation of its IT landscape into a group-wide shared service model. As Head of IT, you will be instrumental in driving this transformation, focusing on areas such as M365 Single Tenant, ITSM implementation, security baselines, and AI integration across the group.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group-wide IT transformation backlog, overseeing parallel streams including M365 Single Tenant, ITSM implementation, security baseline development, and site/provider consolidation.
• Lead and manage a team of 10 IT professionals.
• Actively guide the group's AI transformation journey, from strategy development to the practical implementation of new technologies.
• Establish a robust program and KPI framework, independently manage IT budgets, and deliver clear, C-level board reporting.
• Implement a standardized operating model with transparent decision-making, prioritization, and escalation structures for the entire group.
• Oversee external service providers based on clear SOWs, SLAs, and acceptance criteria, consolidating IT services, contracts, and costs across locations.
• Ensure the stability of core IT processes (e.g., onboarding/offboarding, Identity & Access management) and drive measurable progress in Azure, Security, and ITSM initiatives.
• Be prepared to undertake multi-day business travel as part of your responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Several years of senior-level experience in IT leadership, IT transformation, or Head of IT roles, with a proven track record of successfully managing operational IT organizations and complex transformation programs.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to create structure, make clear decisions, and avoid getting lost in details.
• Expertise in multi-stream program management, including roadmapping, backlog management, KPIs, and stakeholder communication.
• Practical experience in vendor and provider management, including SOW and SLA negotiations, ensuring delivery capabilities, and ideally experience within the Microsoft ecosystem (M365, Azure, Entra ID).
• A fundamental understanding of IT operations, with familiarity in M365, Azure, Identity & Access, ITSM, Security, and AI.

Benefits

• Genuine Impact: Receive budget, mandate, and direct access to management – a role with real influence, not just a support function.
• Transformational Opportunity: Join a transformation in progress (M365 Single Tenant, ITSM, Security, AI) at the ideal time.
• Hybrid Work & Travel: Enjoy a flexible work arrangement with office presence at our locations; travel within the DACH region is part of the role and expected.
• Strong Network: Collaborate with experienced internal IT leaders, external specialists, and management that recognizes IT as a strategic lever.
• Personal Development & Benefits: 30 days of vacation, company bicycle leasing (JobRad), modern hardware, summer parties & tech events, and personalized development opportunities.