The IT function within Watts Water Technologies aims at providing stable, secure, and high-performance IT services to the business. The IT organization also partners with the business to develop agile and innovative solutions to increase business performance and value.

The team is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and development of Information Systems and supporting ICT infrastructure for all Watts Water Technologies companies globally.

IT Manager position for regions: DACH, PL, IT, ES, RU, BG and UK. Main responsibility for Watts Industries Deutschland in Landau.

Responsibilities:

Management of overall information technology and computer systems at the listed countries according to global and regional guidelinesManagement of the IT staff assigned in different locationsPlan, organize, control and evaluate IT operationsImplement and coordinate company policies and proceduresEnsure security of data, network access and backup systemsAct in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policyIdentify problematic areas and implement strategic solutionscontinuous improvement for ITHandle annual budget and ensure cost effectivenessSupport / Helpdesk:Support for technical problems and questions in IT Hardware and Software in the main locationTraining and coaching of employees in IT Hardware and SoftwareAnalysis and resolving for issues in IT- operation with assistance from Global Helpdesk, including   tracking and coordination of incident's (ticket system), interface between End users and HelpdeskEnsure a high availability of the IT services with an smooth and economical operationTechnical assistance for relocation or creating IT workspaces & infrastructureInstallation, administration, maintenance, monitoring servers and backups in virtualization platformsIntegration, replacement or upgrade of local IT software solutionsCoordination and procurement of the necessary IT components

Projects / Process / BPM:Process analysis, elaboration and implementation of solutions in cooperation with the business departmentsContinuous improvement of IT Business processes adapted to the needs of the departmentsSupport and further development of the ERP- systemInterface function between IT and department/key users for the ERP system and connected systemsCoaching of employees / trainees

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in IT or comparableFluent English and German in spoken and writtenProven working experience as an IT manager (min. 5 years of managerial experience) or relevant experienceExcellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systemsHands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installationAbility to manage personnelSeveral years of professional experience in IT user supportExperience SOX ProcessesKnowledge of Microsoft infrastructures and their productsKnowledge of service and support of infrastructure and ERP systems in an industrial company with several sitesHigh willingness to learn, agility, teamworkKnowledge of Cisco network is advantageousKnowledge of Vmware/Citrix virtualization platforms are advantageousLocation: Watts Industries Deutschland in Landau/Hybrid Model.Reporting Structure: The role reports to the Sr Director Global Enterprise Applications.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours / flexi-time / hybrid / remote-workingGrant to capital-generatingCompany pension schemeGym grantJob bikeCanteenFree drinksFruit basketEmployee eventsLinkedIn LearningCorporate benefits