Lead IT Operations & Infrastructure

•             Ensure stable, secure, and efficient IT operations across the company

•             Lead and deliver IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations projects with clear business impact

•             Establish structure, transparency, and ownership in IT processes and systems

•             Reduce operational IT workload on leadership by taking end-to-end responsibility

•             Strengthen cybersecurity and governance in a pragmatic way

•             Enable teams through reliable, secure, and efficient IT systems and services

•             Define and maintain the company's IT infrastructure roadmap, including servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and workplace technology

•             Support IT budgeting, vendor selection, and cost management activities

•             Oversee daily IT operations together with internal IT support and ensure clear prioritization and escalation handling

•             Act as main interface and coordinator for the external IT service provider

•             Lead implementation of IT initiatives (e.g. VPN, password manager, cybersecurity tools, MDM, backup and monitoring solutions)

•             Manage IT infrastructure topics such as networks, access rights, and system setup in collaboration with providers

•             Define and improve IT processes (onboarding, access management, device lifecycle, support workflows)

•             Coordinate cybersecurity measures including assessments, audits, and awareness initiatives

•             Manage software landscape and licenses, including engineering tools and enterprise systems

•             Support introduction and rollout of new software solutions across departments

•             Ensure documentation, transparency, and basic governance across IT systems

•             Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through digital tools and automation

•             Lead, support, and develop the internal IT Support function, ensuring effective prioritization, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement

•             Manage and continuously optimize collaboration with external IT service providers, ensuring service quality, cost efficiency, and gradual development of internal capabilities

                Strong project management and execution skills with ability to handle multiple parallel topics

•             Business-oriented mindset with the ability to align IT decisions and investments with company objectives and operational needs

•             Structured and pragmatic approach to problem solving

•             Ability to translate business needs into IT solutions

•             Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

•             Hands-on mindset with ownership mentality

•             Clear communication and ability to create alignment across teams

•             Compliance with company standards and quality requirements

•             Degree in IT, Engineering, Business or related field

•             5+ years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure management, IT project management, or similar role

•             Experience working with external IT service providers and managing vendors

•             Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity principles

•             Experience with enterprise software and license management

•             Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, or technology environment is advantageous

•             Familiarity with engineering or simulation software environments is an advantage