Chief Information Officer, CIO

SEEBURGER

Chief Information Officer leading global corporate IT operations at SEEBURGER. Responsible for strategic and operational leadership in a dynamic, international environment with strong focus on IT excellence and growth.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeBretten • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in IT organizations with a focus on aligning IT services with business strategy, driving modernization and transformation through cloud platforms, enterprise architecture, and IT security. Proven ability to manage IT finances, vendor relationships, and ensure compliance while fostering a high-performing global IT team.

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Leadership Experience in IT OrganizationsCloud Platforms (AWS)IT Security and ComplianceStakeholder Management at C-LevelVendor Management and Cost Control

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureInfrastructure ManagementData ManagementBusiness Applications ManagementIncident ManagementAutomationAI-Enabled TransformationCost OptimizationGovernance StructuresPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft EcosystemCloud PlatformsIT Governance ToolsPMO Tools

Industry Keywords

IT ServicesIT OperationsData ProtectionComplianceSecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for all IT services, systems and platforms and ensuring their consistent alignment with the company and product strategy
Define and drive a holistic IT and business-systems strategy including Enterprise Architecture (infrastructure, cloud, data, applications)
Ensure a stable, secure and scalable IT operation (availability, performance, incident management)
Establish effective governance structures (budget, PMO, compliance, security, data protection)
Drive modernization, automation and AI-enabled transformation
End-to-end responsibility for business applications to ensure efficiency, standardization and business fit
Manage IT finances, vendor management and cost optimization
Close collaboration with the CISO to integrate operations, security and compliance
Build and further develop a high-performing global IT organization
Ensure transparency, controllability and the IT value contribution through an effective CIO Office

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 10 years of leadership experience in IT organizations with global responsibility
Proven success in operating and transforming complex, distributed IT and system landscapes
Broad technical expertise in infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS), the Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise applications
Deep understanding of IT security, compliance and enterprise architecture
Strong stakeholder-management skills at the C-level, as well as excellent communication and the ability to drive decisions
Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation and cost control
Fluent written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working: trust-based working hours, remote work and up to 20 days available for workation
30 days of vacation plus additional days for volunteer work and your birthday off
Financial extras: Christmas bonus, company pension contribution, childcare allowance, bike leasing, Germany-wide public transport pass (Deutschlandticket), tax-free benefits via Edenred and private accident insurance
Training and development: digital learning platforms, internal and external training programs
EGYM Wellpass: access to thousands of sport and wellness offers
Health & wellbeing: stress prevention, health days, vaccinations, quiet and activity rooms
Modern campus work environment with a coffee bar, canteen and free drinks
Events & team spirit: summer and winter parties, after-work events, sports groups, an in-house band and participation in events such as B2Run