Program Management/ Chief of Staff (gn)
SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH
Location
Leipzig | Germany
Job description
Why SoftwareOne?
SoftwareOne is powered by Swomies!
Every day, over 9.000+ SoftwareOne colleagues – we call ourselves "Swomies" – solve demanding business challenges with intelligence and grit. And every day, 400+ Tech Experts in 20+ countries build and operate the systems that run SoftwareOne. They deliver 24/7 support through different time zones and work in a hybrid Multi-Cloud environment (AWS, Azure). This team is called BUSINESS IT (BIT) and is leading SoftwareOne's internal transformation by rethinking traditional IT and business operations, while driving innovation and productivity for its thousand's employees world wide. #DrivenToDeliver #IgniteTheMagic
Program Management/ Chief of Staff (gn)
team: Business IT of SoftwareOne | pensum: full time
location: Switzerland (preferred) or Germany (optional) / working model: hybrid
The role In a nutshell:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic person to work closely with our Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the IT leadership team. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive operational excellence, streamline decision-making, and support the CIO in driving the department’s transformation efforts.
The key responsibility:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, providing strategic insights and guidance on operating cadence, department budget, department performance, and strategic as well as operational decisions
- Collaborate with senior leadership to drive the implementation of IT strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and analyses to support decision-making processes
- Facilitate communication between the CIO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective information flow and alignment
- Develop project plans, lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of critical strategic programs that take the IT organization to the next level of maturity whilst ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor the successful execution of programs (incl. progress management and adjusting strategies)
- Evaluate program outcomes against KPIs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
- Foster strong working relationships to ensure effective collaboration and execution of initiatives
- Manage, lead and empower a small team with related responsibilities
The key relationships:
- CIO / executive leadership, peers/ department heads, and team members
The direct Lead:
Nazir has extensive experience in IT leadership and a long track record of delivering successful transformations and managing complex projects. He excels at building effective stakeholder relationships, navigating the regulatory environment and leading global teams. As CIO at SoftwareOne, Nazir is committed to applying his strategic vision and ability to deliver tangible results in dynamic contexts. For this reason, he is now looking for the right person to work closely with him to take the strategy and execution of the operating model within our Business IT to the next level. Y ou need more information about Nazir?:
The team:
More than 400 Tech Experts in 11 countries build and operate the systems that run SoftwareOne. This team is called "BUSINESS IT" (BIT). They deliver 24/7 support through different time zones and work in a hybrid Multi-Cloudenvironment (AWS, Azure). Our global BIT team is leading the SoftwareOne's internal transformation by rethinking traditional IT and business operations, while driving innovation and productivity for its thousand's employees worldwide. #driventodeliver
What we need to see from you your experience & knowledge
- Experience in IT organizations that have undergone organizational, digital or operating transformations
- Prior experience working in Central Operations, Chief of Staff capacity and/or with C-level executives
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing complex strategic programs, from planning through to successful execution and evaluation
- Nice To Have: Master’s degree in IT, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.
your communication skill
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Used to talk to decision makers within fast paving and constantly changing environments
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
your personality
- Hands-on pioneer personality with an agile, smart & open mind
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to processes, quality and timings
- Ability to work independently and h ighly self-motivated
- Courage to try something new and to speak up to change, not hesitating to question the status quo and dare to propose the unexpected
This is what makes us special as an employer:
- Global company culture: We defined our lived culture through 7 core values
- Come as you are: Wear what you feel comfortable in, not just while working from home!
- President’s Club: Exclusive recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
- Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere, deliver excellence everywhere.
- Employee Exchange Program: Experience new colleagues and cultures around the world.
- Incentive programs: Swomies award bonuses to colleagues who go above and beyond.
- Lifelong education: We pay for your new skills with tuition reimbursement.
- Employee stock option programs (SIX: SWON): Be an owner. All employees can be shareholders.
- Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.
- For local benefits & incentices (GER and CH), you can check our current benefit list here:
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Related Keywords: Chief of Staff | Program Management | Change Management | IT Operations Management | Business Process Improvement | Strategic Communications | Strategy | Transformation | Optimization | Agile
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