Perfil buscado (Hombre/Mujer)


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the company´s technology and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and evolve the technology strategy and roadmap.
• Assess and implement new technologies to meet business needs.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, including forecasts and major investment plans.
• Drive priority tech projects and integrate digital systems into operations.
• Ensure IT solutions are cost-effective, aligned with business goals, and delivered on time.
• Foster data-driven decision-making by leveraging company data.
• Align digital initiatives with strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Establish IT governance, standards, and tools to support business growth.
• Build a proactive, customer-focused culture within the IT team.
• Encourage innovation, adaptability, and smart risk-taking.
• Develop IT talent and create a high-performing team to drive transformation.
• Assess existing talent within the IT organization and develop a team that is capable of driving new technology and delivering value to The Company.
• Implement and maintain robust IT security policies to protect assets and ensure compliance.


DESIRED OUTCOMES

• Quickly acclimate to the culture of The Company and align with the business strategy and develop strong business relationships across the organization, collaborating with managers and earning their trust.
• Effectively complete the ongoing ERP and CRM implementation, while creating the medium-term tech roadmap.
• Deliver effective, quality IT services and projects to improve productivity, reduce overall costs, maximize return on assets and drive revenue growth-all with the goal of enhancing the speed and quality of business decisions and improving the efficiency of the manufacturing processes.

• IT Management / Operational / Business minded
• Leadership / Delivery / Communication

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• IT Director experience in a fast-paced environment. IT Director experience or a strong number two with equivalent leadership depth/breadth, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical skillset. Strong technical background with advanced knowledge of applications and tools in support of an industrial company. Experience with IFS is a nice to have.
• Sector experience. Sector experience in an industrial business.
• M&A experience. Understanding of how to set up an effective IT architecture in a company that has grown through M&A a is a nice to have
• Experience in project management, including ERP implementation or optimization. Strong project management skills, including experience leveraging cloud or SaaS solutions within the technology ecosystem.
• Team leadership: Assessing and building a lean IT team, in conjunction with vendors and partners.
• Experience with data and analytics or related digital technologies. Specifically driving digitization to create business impact.
• Bachelor of science degree in computer science or business administration. An advanced degree is desirable, but not required.

Personal Characteristics

• A confident, competitive manager who also is humble and listens.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• A player coach, who is comfortable being hands-on and prefers to be a builder in a lean, agile environment.
• Visible passion for business and capability to motivate and have a broad sphere of influence on the overall organization.
• Inspires followership.
• Confident and humble, with a low ego.
• Highest ethical standards; impeccable character and integrity.

Our client is a distinguished Catalan company with a history of excellence dating back to 1965. Headquartered in Badalona, the company is renowned as a global leader in its niche, offerings include innovative solutions for a variety of applications, all produced in-house to ensure superior quality and innovation.

With a workforce of approximately 300 employees and led by an experienced CEO, the business continues to thrive on a foundation of strong client relationships and a deep commitment to innovation and quality.

The company is now entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth, driven by strategic investments and a clear vision for the future. As part of this journey, it is seeking a talented IT Director who shares its passion for innovation, development, and continuous improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal part in shaping the company´s digital and operational landscape.


This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal part in shaping the company´s digital and operational landscape.