CIO Europe in Frankfurt am Main bei Messer Group GmbH

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As a global player, Messer offers its sustainable products and services in Europe, Asia and America.

For our European team we are looking to immediately fill the position as

CIO Europe (m/f/non-binary)
Location: greater Frankfurt area, Germany / hybrid

Reference Number: E-02/2024

What we offer:

• Playing a key role in an international, successful, and financially stable company

• A dynamic, supportive and inclusive work culture that values innovation and where your dedication is held in high esteem

• Unique opportunity for professional growth and development due to engaging and challenging tasks with the opportunity to

• Empowering your skills through tailored training programs

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

• Hybrid work model

• Modern work environment (e.g. gym, company canteen)

• 30 days annual leave

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible for the IT organization in Europe

• Lead and mentor high-performing IT teams, fostering innovation and collaboration with energy and passion

• Lead and manage SAP process and system harmonization project across all European countries

• Strong service provider management based on clearly set expectations, service levels and KPIs

• Ensure SAP S/4HANA readiness and manage transformation, implementation and rollout in Europe

• Oversee implementation and maintenance of robust and integrated IT systems, ensuring scalability and security including

• Ensure implementation of global policies and compliance standards in close collaboration with the Head of Global IT

• Responsible for contract management for all IT-contracts on European level

• Closely collaborate with Digitalization Head

• Own OPEX and CAPEX budget for the European IT

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Information Technology, or a related field

• Multiple years of experience in IT ideally in an international setting

• Multiple years of experience in managing and motivating teams

• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects on time and within budget

• Proven experience managing end-to-end SAP implementations, including process harmonization

• Proven track record managing external IT service providers

• In-depth understanding of state-of the-art IT architecture and IT strategies

• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English and German

• Willingness to travel: Europe-wide (20-30%)

Does this describe you, and are you interested in this position?
Then we look forward to receiving your application via e-mail (in PDF format, max. 2 MB) to recruiting.europe@messergroup.com

Messer is the world’s largest privately held specialist for gases used in industry, environmental protection,
m edicine, foods and beverages, welding and cutting technology, 3D printing and construction as well as in
r esearch and science. Under the “Messer – Gases for Life” brand, the company markets products and
s ervices in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Its 11,300 employees collaborate in a company that focuses on
diversity and mutual respect.



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