About this role
<div> <p>As <strong>Head of IT Operations</strong>, you will lead the global delivery, security and continuous improvement of Orise’s IT infrastructure, network and support services. You will play a key role in transforming the current regional IT landscape into a <strong>standardized, cloud-first global operating model</strong><strong> </strong>aligned with ATS Corporation standards. </p> </div> <div> <p>You will be responsible for driving scalability, resilience and efficiency across all IT operations while enabling business growth and integration of new acquisitions. </p> <p><strong>This role is open to be located in any of the countries where Orise has an office in the<a title="" href="https://orise.com/locations/" target="_self"> European Union </a></strong></p> </div><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Leadership & Strategy </strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and lead a high-performing global IT Operations organization</li> <li>Define and execute the IT Operations roadmap aligned with global strategy</li> <li>Establish governance, standards and best practices across all locations</li> <li>Manage IT operational budgets and lifecycle planning</li> </ul> <p><strong> Infrastructure & Cloud </strong></p> <ul> <li>Drive the transition to a cloud-first (Azure-based) infrastructure</li> <li>Oversee global infrastructure, storage, backup, disaster recovery and performance</li> <li>Lead consolidation and migration of legacy systems</li> </ul> <p><strong>Network & Security </strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the global network strategy (incl. Azure Hub-and-Spoke architecture)</li> <li>Standardize connectivity, network design and security across all entities</li> <li>Ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements</li> </ul> <p><strong>IT Service Management </strong></p> <ul> <li>Establish global ITSM processes and performance metrics (SLA/KPI driven)</li> <li>Lead L1–L3 support model and external providers</li> <li>Continuously improve service quality and user satisfaction </li> </ul> <p><strong>M&A & Transformation </strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead IT integration for acquisitions</li> <li>Develop scalable onboarding models and support due diligence activities </li> </ul> <p><strong>Shared Services & Vendors </strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a Global IT Shared Services model</li> <li>Manage vendors and drive cost optimization </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your Profile</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar</li> <li>10+ years in IT infrastructure/operations, incl. 5+ years in leadership roles</li> <li>Proven experience in global IT transformation and cloud migration</li> <li>Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills</li> <li>Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Technical Expertise </strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID</li> <li>Networking (e.g. Cisco, SD-WAN, VPN)</li> <li>Endpoint Management (e.g. Intune)</li> <li>Infrastructure operations, backup & disaster recovery</li> <li>Cybersecurity operations </li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Answers to Automation</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Orise is one of the leading manufacturer-independent suppliers of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries. The company currently employs more than 1,400 people with a global presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our operational activities focus on the design of process control systems and their vertical integration into the overall business process. We offer complete services from the concept to commissioning, from the field level through process control level to corporate management level. Orise is a company of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Your Benefits</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Interesting and varied field of work </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible working hours and fair compensation package</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A basis of trust and mututal respect among our colleagues </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An attractive workplace in a friendly, pleasant atmosphere</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Onboarding for newcomers and individual training opportunities</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Free beverages and many other employee benefits </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Do you have any questions regarding your application at Orise?</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Check our website to get further information on our company: www.orise.com</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Orise GmbH</strong><br>Headquarters / HR Department<br>Am Herrschaftsweiher 25 <br>67071 Ludwigshafen<br>Germany</span></span></p>