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Head of Transformation Office (d/f/m)

Business Unit:  Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
Location: 

Berlin, BE, DE, 10405 Duderstadt, NI, DE, 37115

Contract Type:  regular
Scope of employment:  full-time
Contact Person:  Katharina Nolte
Contact Information:  jobs@ottobock.de
Job ID:  8193

Summary Statement

As Head of the Transformation Office (d/f/m), you are the strategic and operational partner to the CIO, with responsibility for the entire IT project and transformation portfolio as well as the coherent further development of the enterprise architecture. In this key role, you ensure that all transformation initiatives are aligned with the IT and corporate strategy, provide transparency on progress and value contribution, and take on the technical lead for major programs. You act as the link between IT strategy, architecture, program execution, and business and IT partners, ensuring that technology sustainably creates business value.

Reporting directly to the CIO, you lead an interdisciplinary, highly qualified team and are responsible for the following areas:

  • Project & Program Management Office (PMO)

  • Enterprise & Solution Architecture

  • IT Success Management / Value Realization

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (IT-related) and Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensuring an end-to-end overview of the IT transformation and project portfolio, including prioritization, governance, and progress management.

  • Strategic responsibility and operational management of enterprise and solution architecture with a focus on scalability, innovation capability, and business alignment.

  • Acting as technical lead for strategically significant transformation programs, such as cloud transformation, ERP/SAP S/4HANA, M&A, or digital manufacturing.

  • Developing and implementing a value management framework to measurably increase IT’s value contribution.

  • Advising and representing the CIO in critical project situations and serving as a sparring partner for business executives.

  • Establishing standards, KPIs, and best practices for effective, transparent, and scalable transformation governance.

  • Leading and developing a high-performing team of project, architecture, and transformation experts.

  • Actively contributing to the strategic IT roadmap as part of the CIO leadership team.

 

Qualifications

  • A completed degree in (business) informatics, business administration, or a comparable qualification.

  • At least 10 years of professional experience in senior roles in IT and/or business transformation, ideally with global responsibility.

  • Expertise in enterprise architecture, large-scale program management, cloud transformation, M&A, and value delivery.

  • Strong strategic, technical, and organizational thinking skills.

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills at C-level.

  • Proven experience leading interdisciplinary and international teams within complex matrix organizations.

  • Business-fluent English; German or another foreign language is an advantage.

 

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation including a variable component, as well as 30 days of vacation

  • Flexible and family-friendly working time models with attractive opportunities for mobile working

  • Individual development and further training opportunities through the Ottobock Academy, as well as external training and development programs

  • An open corporate culture with regular exchange, team events, and an exciting international working environment

  • A committed and high-performing Global IT organization that drives innovation and creates sustainable value together

  • Corporate benefits, JobRad (bike leasing), health management programs, and many other benefits you can expect at Ottobock

Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.

Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.

Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

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