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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Information Technology EMEA - **Company:** Hygiena Diagnostics GmbH - **Location:** Großbeeren, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Information Technology - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobfinder.de/job/manager-information-technology-emea-m-f-d-3/ ## About the Role **Profil** - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field, additional MBA preferred - 10+ years of experience in team management and IT infrastructure or IT service-related fields - Work experience gained in manufacturing and/or biotechnology industry preferred - Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience developing and communicating an IT vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy - Well-versed in all aspects of system development, deployment and support, and a proven leader managing in a mission-critical systems environment - Proven track record of collaborating with business leadership and demonstrating the value of technology across a large-scale, global, and highly complex business environment - High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously with a result-oriented and performance-driven focus - Outstanding communication skills with all levels of the organization and with external contacts - Strong analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills, including the ability to explain technologies to business leaders and business concepts to the IT team - Significant qualifications in driving and managing organizational change and building capabilities that effectively balance operational efficiency with the development of new, innovative technology solutions - Expertise and experience in budget planning and financial management - Demonstrated ability to develop people and organizations to meet new business needs - Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels - Establishes credibility and builds confidence and trust quickly - Overall strong business acumen and team player mindset - Ability to bridge conflicting interests of concerned parties - Tenacity to overcome issues, and resolve problems, and drive projects on time - IT literate - Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as various ERP/CRM systems - Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken - Able to travel for work domestically and internationally **Wir bieten** - Scope for creativity & influence - Your ideas feed directly into decisions rather than getting bogged down in lengthy approval processes. - Dynamic corporate culture vs. rigid corporate structures - Benefit from flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and direct interaction with decision-makers. - Innovation & future-proofing - We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects, and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety, and the market is steadily growing. - Flexible working hours & work-life balance - No rigid ## Description a positive attitude toward change are the keys to our success. WE ARE IMMEDIATELY SEEKING A **MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMEA (M/F/D)** LOCATION: POTSDAM Hygiena is currently based in Potsdam and Großbeeren but is scheduled to relocate to Ludwigsfelde in 2027. **Aufgaben** The role will lead the EMEA Information Technology (IT) organization in driving regional IT strategy, digital transformation, and building out a reliable and robust IT infrastructure. It will be responsible for all areas of the IT organization including IT service desk, service delivery management, service operations, network, ERP/CRM, and other critical IT related functions - as well as providing hands-on IT support and engineering. This leadership role will have a strong focus on team management as well as building reliable, scalable, and secure systems to support rapid business growth. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:** - Responsible for building out the robust regional IT infrastructure and promoting a high-performing service delivery culture providing excellent IT support and service solutions based on the clear understanding of the company's global IT strategy - Act as the primary escalation point for IT infrastructure topics and a trusted IT partner to site leadership - Identify and manage IT risks, escalating issues where necessary - Implement long-term regional IT management strategy to ensure alignment with the regional IT development and sustainment goals; responsible for day-to-day IT management across system, network, desktop service, ERP/CRM, information security, office construction, etc. - Ensure compliance with global IT standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements - Develop scalable roadmaps for the company's major IT projects and lead their execution to provide reliable systems, effective services, and solutions that will meet with the business needs - Defining a strong technical culture around our IT systems that emphasizes engineering excellence, rapid iteration, strong security, and frictionless user experiences - Responsible for managing and scaling the EMEA IT team, and continuously promoting excellent teamwork and improving service quality and delivery efficiency - Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure the IT team will be able to deliver required support and solutions across the company - Oversee IT asset management including procuring, provisioning, maintaining, and decommissioning laptops and other IT equipment - Driving continuous improvement of IT processes and defining and managing appropriate regional IT-related policies - Negotiate critical agreements/contracts with other functional stakeholders and third parties - Participating in global IT projects ## Related Videos - [Demografie nutzen um jedem Bewerber das passende Angebot zu machen!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/836-demografie-nutzen-um-jedem-bewerber-das-passende-angebot-zu-machen) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [German Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/328-german-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)