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UNITED HEAVY LIFT is an internationally operating and dynamically growing shipping company specializing in the heavylift segment. We bring together several specialized brands and business units that collectively cover all key functions of a modern shipping organization, ranging from chartering and operations to crewing, technical management, finance, and administration.

Our fleet consists of 22 modern heavy-lift vessels operating worldwide. These are supported by strong shore-based structures that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.

We invite you to become part of our team at our headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity (40 hours/week):

Lead and manage the Business Applications & Digital Transformation department, both functionally and disciplinarily
Take responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and continuous development of the company's core business applications, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and M-Files
Plan, manage, and successfully deliver IT and digitalization projects aligned with the company's strategic objectives
Introduce and further develop professional project management methodologies and project governance standards within the IT organization
Analyze, optimize, and digitalize business processes in close collaboration with business departments
Identify and implement opportunities in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital innovation
Advise business stakeholders on technical solutions, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives
Manage external service providers, implementation partners, and software vendors
Oversee resource and capacity planning within the area of responsibility
Actively contribute to the further development of the company's IT and digital transformation strategy

University degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration with a focus on IT, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in business applications, ERP systems, digital transformation, or IT project management
Proven experience in leading employees and cross-functional teams
Strong expertise in project management and the delivery of complex IT projects
Ideally, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, document management systems, or similar enterprise applications
Strong interest in digitalization, process optimization, automation, and Artificial Intelligence
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style
Good command of German and English, both written and spoken

A responsible leadership role with significant creative and strategic freedom
The opportunity to actively shape the company's digital transformation journey
Exciting international projects in a dynamic environment
Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
Individual training, development, and career growth opportunities
Additional benefits such as public transportation subsidies and a company pension scheme

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United Heavy Lift GmbH & Co. KG