Senior IT Manager

pspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongIf you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met./strong/span/ppbrspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifWe are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over strong150 countries/strong access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi amp; Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongThe VisilabGroup, part of the globally operating company EssilorLuxottica, is the No. 1 optician in Switzerland with the brands Visilab, Kochoptik, McOptic, and Linsenmax, and 170 stores/strong./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifJoin our global community of over strong190,000 dedicated employees/strong around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry./span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifuDiscover more by following us ona href=https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica target=_blank rel=noopener LinkedIn/a!/u/span/pp /ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifstrongYour #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica/strong/span/ppspan style=font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serifAre you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? ​Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!​/span/ppstrongJob Summary:/strong/ppWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic strongOverall IT leader/strong to lead TW IT organization while acting as a trusted advisor to business units. This role will be responsible for managing enterprise applications and IT infrastructure, ensuring their alignment with business needs, and driving technology-enabled business outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional stakeholder management skills./pdiv align=centerhr style=color:#404040 align=center size=2 width=100%/divpstrongKey Responsibilities:/strong/ppstrong1. Enterprise Applications Management/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliOversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS)./liliCollaborate with business units to understand their needs and ensure applications support business processes./liliManage application upgrades, integrations, and performance to ensure seamless functionality./liliAct as the primary point of contact for business units regarding application-related issues and enhancements./li/ulpstrong2. IT Infrastructure Management/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliLead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud services./liliEnsure high availability, performance, and security of infrastructure systems./liliDevelop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans./liliManage infrastructure budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes./li/ulpstrong3. Business Partnering/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliAct as a strategic IT partner to business units, understanding their goals and challenges./liliTranslate business requirements into IT solutions that drive efficiency and innovation./liliFacilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure IT initiatives align with business priorities./liliProvide regular updates to business stakeholders on IT projects, performance, and value delivery./li/ulpstrong4. Cybersecurity amp; Compliance/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliImplement and enforce cybersecurity policies to protect enterprise applications and infrastructure./liliConduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans./liliEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)./liliRespond to and resolve security incidents in a timely manner./li/ulpstrong5. Team Leadership amp; Development/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliManage and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement./liliProvide technical guidance and support to team members./liliConduct performance evaluations and identify training needs for team development./li/ulpstrong6. Strategic Planning amp; Innovation/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliCollaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute IT strategies that support business objectives./liliIdentify opportunities for process improvements and technology innovations./liliStay updated on emerging technologies and trends to drive digital transformation./li/uldiv align=centerhr style=color:#404040 align=center size=2 width=100%/divpstrongQualifications:/strong/ppstrongEducation amp; Experience/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus./liliMinimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a senior management role./liliProven experience managing enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, and business partnering in a complex environment./li/ulpstrongTechnical Skills/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliStrong knowledge of enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM etc..) and their integration./liliExpertise in IT infrastructure, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), virtualization, and networking./liliExperience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards./liliFamiliarity with emerging technologies such as automation, AI, and DevOps./li/ulpstrongSoft Skills/strong/pul style=margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm type=discliExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills./liliStrong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into IT solutions./liliProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with business units and global IT stakeholders./liliStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities./li/ul