Head of IT Infrastructure

The Emil Frey Gruppe is not only a Swiss family business with over 100 years of experience, but also one of the leading companies in the automotive industry. Quality, tradition, innovation, and customer orientation are the supporting pillars of the company. The focus of activities lies on the import of automotive brands, the operation of garages, the logistics of spare and accessory parts, as well as the provision of financial services. Emil Frey IT Solutions AG provides various central ICT services for the Emil Frey Gruppe and manages the server backend systems in two datacenters together with the hybrid cloud infrastructure for approx. 10-000 users who work at over 100 locations in Europe. In this important key role, you will lead the infrastructure area with six teams, ensure reliable operation, and strategically further develop architecture, technologies, and services. You combine operational excellence with clear governance, compliance, and consistent transformation. Shape a secure, stable, and future-proof IT infrastructure for our internationally active corporate group as Your Tasks Technical and personnel leadership of the entire infrastructure area with six teams as well as the promotion of active, transparent cooperation Ensuring a stable, secure, and highly available infrastructure operation as well as professional service delivery Responsibility for the infrastructure architecture and sound technology decisions over the entire lifecycle Strategic planning and further development of the network, endpoint & server, storage, and cloud systems areas Initiation and management of infrastructure, consolidation, and transformation projects, for example in the data center and cloud environment Management of external suppliers and partners to ensure reliable, economical service delivery Planning and support of annual audits by the external audit as well as ensuring all IT compliance, operational security, and regulatory requirements Management of budget and resource planning including the demand-oriented prioritization of projects Development, further development, and monitoring of IT security policies and IT processes, including the Internal Control System (IKS) Active support of your teams with demanding operational and conceptual questions Your Profile Completed studies in computer science, business informatics, or a comparable technical education Several years of leadership and management experience in a demanding IT infrastructure organization, ideally with several specialized teams Sound knowledge in the areas of network, workplace/endpoint, server, storage, data center, and cloud infrastructure Proven experience in infrastructure architecture, technology and lifecycle decisions as well as in the implementation of complex transformation projects Confident handling of IT governance, IT compliance, IKS, audit requirements, and operational security specifications Experienced in managing suppliers and partners as well as in budget, resource, and portfolio planning Strong decision-making, prioritization, and implementation skills, even in challenging situations Clear, audience-appropriate communication, professional appearance, and constructive handling of different interests and various stakeholders Entrepreneurial thinking, high customer orientation, and pleasure in actively and pragmatically driving changes Proficient in German and English; French language skills are an advantage What We Offer You will find a new challenge with exciting tasks and much more: A responsible key position with room for design and individual responsibility in an innovative environment Modern work equipment, attractive office premises, and flexible working hours (home office partially possible upon arrangement) Short decision-making paths and an appreciative, supportive team Numerous benefits (new and used cars, service work and spare parts, vehicle and health insurance, fuel cards, hotels, and much more) An independent, attractive pension fund as an independent pension institution A long-term company perspective Individual training and development opportunities At least 25 days of vacation