Head of Common IT Services (f/m/d)

We believe in the positive power of energy - and in people who are ready to shape the future with their ideas and dedication. That's why we established the EnBW Tech Hub in Portugal to drive innovation and develop digital solutions that support the energy transition and improve the way we work.

As a key pillar of EnBW's technological transformation, the Tech Hub plays a vital role in our journey. EnBW is one of the largest energy companies, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, employing approximately 30,000 people. ENBW IT SOLUTIONS, UNIPESSOAL LDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, operates as an integral part of EnBW's IT division. In Lisbon, we bring together experts in IT, administration, project management and HR to collaborate in an agile, international environment and create smart, scalable solutions.

• Private supplementary health insurance including coverage for your immediate family, offering peace of mind beyond the public system.
• Meal allowance to support your daily work routines.
• Additional paid days off (24 December & Carnival Day) on top of statutory annual leave - giving you more time for what matters.
• Hybrid working model with a mix of remote and office days to support flexibility and modern ways of working.
• Intercultural collaboration & cross border projects - grow your international experience by working with colleagues in Germany.
• Modern technology and continuous development opportunities to support your growth and keep you up to date in your field.
• Bright, appealing offices in a trendy Lisbon area, designed for productive and enjoyable workdays.

• Act as the disciplinary leader for the Common IT Services organization in Lisbon, fostering an engaging culture, developing employees, and building high-performing teams.
• Develop and grow the local IT organization, driving talent acquisition, onboarding, employee development, and retention in close collaboration with HR and recruiting.
• Ensure successful staffing and delivery of IT services in collaboration with German delivery organizations, supporting quality, security, and operational excellence.
• Execute and further develop the local implementation of the IT strategy in alignment with the German IT organization and business priorities.
• Serve as the primary interface to German stakeholders, aligning workforce planning, organizational priorities, and service delivery expectations.
• Manage budgets and financial planning for the local IT organization, including forecasting, annual planning, and close collaboration with Finance and Controlling.
• Support organizational ramp-ups and growth initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions, resource planning, and workforce scaling.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT domains and business functions to support strategic initiatives and operational success.
• Establish effective governance and working practices, ensuring compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and legal requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Lisbon IT Hub, helping shape a scalable, collaborative, and future-ready organization.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in IT leadership roles with proven disciplinary people management responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in building, developing, and leading multicultural and distributed teams.
• Broad understanding of enterprise IT environments, including application delivery, workplace services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or related IT domains.
• Experience managing budgets, workforce planning, and organizational growth.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across countries and organizational levels.
• Fluent English and Portuguese language skills; German language skills are a plus.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting the setup, scaling, or transformation of IT organizations or delivery centers.
• Knowledge of Agile ways of working, DevOps, ITIL, or Service Management frameworks.
• Experience working in international matrix organizations.

As Head of Common IT Services, you will lead the Common IT Services organization within our growing IT Hub in Lisbon. Your primary focus will be building and developing high-performing teams, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring successful collaboration with the German IT organizations: Cyber Security, IT Corporate Functions, Platform & Technologies, and Workplace.

Acting as the key interface between Lisbon and Germany, you will align workforce planning, organizational priorities, and service delivery requirements while fostering a positive employee experience and a strong performance culture.

Together with local and German stakeholders, you will help shape the future growth and maturity of our Lisbon IT Hub and contribute to the successful expansion of EnBW's IT organization.

Are you interested? Apply online now! A cover letter is not required; we may ask a few job-specific questions in our application form.
In addition to EnBW, our recruiting team also recruits for other Group companies. If you have any questions, please contact Boulay, Andrea .

Everyone is embraced here, irrespective of gender, age, sexual orientation, heritage, faith, beliefs, or physical ability.

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