IT Director

Our client, a multinational company headquartered in Fribourg, Switzerland, is searching for the new Head of IT to join and lead the team across locations.

Tasks

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of IT will ensure that IT delivers a robust and reliable IT infrastructure

Provide a fantastic user experience for users internationally

Develop and implement department and supplier SLAs

Provide expertise and advice at the most senior level on policy and strategy

Analyse business requirements of all departments to determine its technology needs

Lead and motivate your team

Ensure effective people management systems in place, deliver training and progression opportunities, manage business succession needs

Provide technical and operational support to the department when required

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar

Proven hands-on approach to tasks and challenges

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role including management responsibility

God technical understanding of (MS products, VMware, Fortinet, Cisco, Citrix, MSSQL, MS Exchange, SharePoint, Avaya)

In depth knowledge of analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications

Sound, general understanding of computer systems (hardware / software), networks, telecommunications

Excellent project planning and management skills

Fresh and energetic approach, focussed on delivering continuous improvement

Demonstrable track record in delivering successful large network solutions

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Willingness to international travel, approx. 25% (peak times)

French and English fluent, written and spoken a must

This role is open to Swiss / EU / EFTA / holders of a valid and transferable Swiss work permit only.

If you have any questions or if you would like to apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

SAM International has 30 years of experience within international executive search, recruitment, , onboarding and outplacement.