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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager­,­ Information Technology EMEA (m­/­f­/­d) - **Company:** Hygiena Diagnostics GmbH - **Location:** Potsdam, 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 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://stellenmarkt.schwarzwaelder-bote.de/job/manager-information-technology-emea-m-f-d.2030029555.html ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)