Global IT Director

The Global IT Director is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and management of the organization's global IT infrastructure and systems and lead digital transformation. This role involves overseeing the implementation of technology solutions to support business objectives, ensuring data security and compliance, and driving innovation to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage. The incumbent will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to align IT initiatives with organizational goals and deliver scalable and reliable IT services worldwide.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy and Leadership
  • Develop and execute a global IT strategy aligned with overall business objectives
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology investments and initiatives
  • Drive digital transformation across global operations, translating business needs into technology solutions
  • Manage global IT budget and capital planning
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Global IT Operations Oversight
  • Oversee end‑to‑end IT operations across all global sites (infrastructure, applications, service delivery)
  • Ensure high system availability, performance and scalability and monitor IT KPI's
• Cybersecurity and Compliance (Including TISAX)
  • Lead global cybersecurity strategy and risk management programs
  • Ensure compliance with TISAX (VDA ISA) requirements, ISO 27001, NIST and applicable data privacy regulations
  • Oversee incident response, security monitoring and data protection protocols
  • Act as the primary liaison for customer (OEM) IT security requirements
• Enterprise Systems and Digital Platforms
  • Oversee implementation and optimization of ERP, MES, HRIS (Dayforce) and other enterprise systems
  • Ensure integration and standardization across global platforms
  • Drive adoption of cloud solutions, automation and data analytics tools
• IT Governance and Risk Management
  • Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies and procedures
  • Ensure readiness for internal audits, external audits (customer, regulatory, TISAX)
  • Manage enterprise IT risk, including business continuity and disaster recovery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Master's degree or MBA (or equivalent experience is preferred)
• 10+ years in IT leadership roles – Director/Manager level
• Proven experience supporting multi‑site and/or multinational operations
• Developing and executing global IT strategy aligned to business objectives
• Leading digital transformation initiatives (ERP, cloud, automation, data analytics)
• Driving standardization across global sites (systems, processes, cybersecurity)
• Managing regional IT teams, experience with matrixed organizations and cross‑functional leadership
• English – verbal and written
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Global leadership and influence
• Decision‑making and accountability
• Change leadership
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Results orientation
• Communication and executive presence
• Risk management and integrity
• Computer skills
  • Enterprise systems and applications (ERP, HRIS, CRM, MES)
  • Cloud computing and infrastructure (Azure, VMware, Hyper‑V)
  • Cybersecurity and data protection and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Data and analytics (Power BI), Microsoft 365
  • IT service management and governance tools (ITSM platforms, ITIL‑based ticketing)
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery systems