IT Country Lead - Germany

Purpose

The Country IT Lead will establish and lead Securitas Technology’s IT presence in Germany, acting as the strategic interface between IT and the business. This role drives technology adoption, business process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives across the country, while ensuring alignment with the European IT strategy. The position will directly influence operational efficiency, technology roadmaps, and stakeholder collaboration.

The role reports to the IT Cluster Director, Securitas Technology and offers a unique opportunity to shape the IT function in Germany.

Major Responsibilities

Establish and Lead the German IT Function

• Build and lead the IT function in Germany, defining priorities, processes, and governance aligned with European standards.
• Serve as the primary IT adviser for local business stakeholders, ensuring strategic and operational IT decisions reflect business needs.
• Partner with internal and external teams to drive effective technology deployment, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer.

Drive Strategic IT Delivery and Program Execution

• Lead critical programmes and CRM implementation, ensuring seamless integration and adoption.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, balancing operational needs with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project execution, escalate risks proactively, and ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

• Act as the key liaison between local stakeholders and central European IT teams.
• Facilitate collaboration, communication, and expectation management across functions and geographies.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, IT initiatives, and country-level performance metrics.

IT Business Planning and Budgeting

• Support IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost management alongside the CFO and IT Cluster Director.
• Align IT investments with business priorities, ensuring value-driven decision-making and efficient resource allocation

Team Development and Knowledge Transfer

• Onboard and coach future IT staff, fostering knowledge transfer and internal progression.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the German IT function.

What Does Success look like

• First 90 days: Understand the German business environment, build relationships with stakeholders, and familiarise with local programs.
• First 6–12 months: Successfully implement new initiatives, establish IT governance, processes, and reporting standards, and deliver measurable improvements in IT service delivery.
• Support strategic projects and stakeholder engagement to demonstrate value.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Experience & Knowledge

• 5+ years of senior IT experience, ideally in IT management, service delivery, or business analyst leadership roles.
• Proven experience in ERP migrations, operational systems, endpoint management, cyber security, and digital transformation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; fluency in German and English.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Microsoft and/or Oracle technologies, and IT project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in service-based or security industries preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Hands-on leadership and decision-making with ability to balance strategy and operational execution.

• Change management and ability to drive adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Business acumen and understanding of IT’s impact on organisational strategy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning capabilities.
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Impact: Establish and lead the IT function in Germany, shaping digital transformation and service delivery
• Leadership Opportunity: Build and coach the IT team
• Innovation & Growth: Contribute to high-impact programmes and influence European IT strategy
• Empowered Role: Operate with autonomy and executive sponsorship to drive meaningful change
• Inclusive Culture: Join a values-driven, collaborative environment focused on growth, innovation, and sustainable technology adoption

Our People Promise – Securitas Technology EVP

Join a values-driven, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We offer clear career pathways, growth opportunities, recognition for achievements, and a global, collaborative team. You’ll do purposeful work that makes the world safer, with support for innovation and sustainability.

As part of our EVP, we offer:

• Career pathways and growth opportunities
• A global, values-driven team
• Recognition for achievements
• Inclusive, collaborative culture
• Purposeful work that makes the world safer
• Support for innovation and sustainability

Technology is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are welcome.

• Reports to: IT Cluster Director – Securitas Technology
• Location: Germany
• Role: Hybrid
• Locations: Berlin, Hamburg, or Ratingen
• Language: German and English required