Head of Unit (f/m/d) IT System Operations Application Automation (part-/full-time)

Head of Unit (f/m/d) IT System Operations Application Automation (part-/full-time)

European Commodity Clearing AG invites applications for the role of Head of Unit (f/m/d) IT System Operations Application Automation (part-/full-time). The position is based in our Commodities IT – Group Solutions section, responsible for managing, operating, and improving critical applications within the EEX/ECC landscape.

Responsibilities

• Takeover responsibility for critical applications within EEX/ECC.
• Lead a team responsible for application operation within a product organization.
• Support and develop team capabilities for all products.
• Coordinate and operationally steer external service providers.
• Drive strategic technology decisions into the products.
• Establish milestones and support the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, regulations, procedures and best practices.
• Communicate complex information effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences, including colleagues, users/customers, suppliers and partners.
• Act as a central contact person for Application Managers, sharing knowledge, experience and recommendations and supporting team members’ development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job‑relevant discipline or similar educational background.
• Very good language skills in English and German.
• Experience leading multicultural teams and transforming organizations in the area of IT Operations & Administration.
• Know‑how and hands‑on experience in IT Administration within a multi‑technology setup.
• Excellent communication and presenting skills at a management level.
• A mindset of an influencer who wants to shape the future of operational models within IT.
• Ideally experience working in a highly regulated environment.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with many benefits including childcare facilities, meal allowance, job ticket and sport and recreational events.
• Flexible mobile working arrangements within Germany and abroad (according to our work agreements for mobile working).
• Personal development thanks to extensive further training opportunities.
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group.
• A long‑term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry.
• Bespoke onboarding plan.