Main Tasks:
IT Landscape and Methods:
- Define IT landscape and methods for the company to achieve synergy, efficiency and standardization considering Mercedes-Benz standard applications and solutions from the various ITS units.
- Develop and optimize the local business processes, function, data and technology working models and processes.
- Implement system development methods to ensure a harmonized and efficient translation of business requirements into solutions.
- Guide the team members to implement and support business needs in respect to new systems and enhancements.
IT Operation:
- Plan, build and run relevant applications for the company leveraging the Mercedes-Benz global teams.
- Implement and monitor IT Applications and Systems as per agreed Service Level Agreements.
- Ensure that local business requirements are implemented in a cost-effective manner by suitably leveraging on central, regional and local services.
- Manage and implement relevant mainstream technology elements.
IT Projects and Governance:
- Execute, monitor and track IT Software projects.
- Ensure IT Software projects adhere to budget, time and quality targets
- Plan development resources according to business needs.
- Ensure proper project handling and change process in respect to locally developed systems or enhancements.
- Support all central applications as first level of support to insure business continuity
Vendor Management:
- Manage of contracts with external partners to ensure a cost-effective service and support model in line with the expected service level agreements.
- Act as first line of contact in regards to software support vendors.
IT Security:
- Manage the cyber security KPIs and measures for the local applications as the technical owner in respect to Mercedes-Benz standards.
Qualifications:
Educational Background:
- Bachelor degree in IT Field or a similar degree in the same area of responsibility
Technical Knowledge:
- 5-8 years of experience in the IT field with 2 Years fulfilling similar tasks and responsibilities
- Clear business knowledge with the ability of problem analysis and problem solving
- Experience in business solutions/demands management and dealing with service providers
- Software development background is required
- Awareness of infrastructure and security measures
- ERP demands management experience is preferable
- Experience in SQL and data visualization
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform, with focus on Power Automate
Soft Skills/Individual Competence:
- Agility in learning new technologies and trends
- High communication and presentation skills
- Problem solving and analysis skills
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team
- Breaking down and analyzing issues into functional points
- Negotiation abilities
- Perfect Command of the English Language
