Head of IT (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic leadership of IT operations, modernization of core legacy systems (RPG to Java, DB2 to Cloud), and driving AI innovation for an automotive customer retention company.
Role type
Senior IT Director / Head of IT
Builds
Scalable target architecture, flexible platforms, and modernized core systems for automotive manufacturers and dealers.
Domain
Automotive / Insurance / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
IT strategy & budget management, legacy modernization (RPG to Java), cloud migration, AI application scaling, stakeholder management, team leadership (20+ staff), regulated environment governance.
Preferred skills
Experience with Zurich Group, knowledge of modern software architectures, business-IT collaboration.
Technologies
Java, Cloud, DB2, RPG, AI tools
Responsibilities
Lead IT department and external partners, define and execute IT roadmap and architecture, ensure stability during system transformation, bridge IT and business units, build internal IT competencies, scale AI use cases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
