Head of IT Applications Digitalization (m/f/d)

We are an international Group, leader in telecommunications and energy infrastructure, operating in 14 countries across 3 continents. Our 18,000 employees design, build, and manage our clients' infrastructures with a strong focus on innovation and sustainable development.

We strive for excellence in all areas: performance, quality of service, energy transition, climate protection, employee fulfilment, diversity and inclusion, and client satisfaction and trust.

Our German entity was formed through the merger of 6 companies. Its operations generate more than €500 million in revenue and employ a total of 1,500 people.

In Germany, IT and digitalization play a key role in supporting the Group's transformation and continued growth. We are looking for our:

Head of IT Applications Digitalization Delivery (m/f/d)

Reporting directly to the CIO, you will lead Circet Germany's business applications, digitalization roadmap and IT delivery capabilities.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• You manage the business-critical applications landscape, including ERP / Dynamics 365, CRM, analytics, automation and integrations.
• You define the digitalization roadmap and identify pragmatic AI and automation opportunities.
• You lead key IT and digital programmes, define architecture and delivery standards, and ensure clear prioritization and measurable results.
• You lead project managers, business analysts and delivery resources, translating business needs into pragmatic and scalable solutions.

3. Governance & Stakeholders

• You manage external partners, budgets, risks and delivery quality, and handle functional escalations for business-critical applications.
• You work closely with senior business leaders and with Infrastructure, Security and IT Support, which remain outside the operational scope of the role.

Fluency in both German and English is required.

Your personality will make the difference: strategic thinker, hands-on and business-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, commitment, analytical and synthesis skills, excellent communication, versatility, and adaptability.

1. Education & Languages

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Informatics.
• Experience in telecoms, infrastructure, automation or AI-enabled business solutions would be an advantage.

2. Experience & Expertise

• Several years of experience in applications management, digital transformation, enterprise architecture or technical programme management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, integration, data and architecture; experience with Dynamics 365 and familiarity with technologies such as MuleSoft, Power BI / Fabric, Azure, UiPath or Salesforce.

3. Leadership & Delivery

• Proven ability to structure and deliver IT transformation programmes in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

• We offer you : The opportunity to join a leading European group, a visible and influential role reporting directly to top management, a collaborative culture.

Location: Düsseldorf preferred; Munich or Bergisch Gladbach possible for the right candidate. Some travel between offices will be required.