IT Strategy Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. Thanks to our unique materials and technology expertise, we are a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros.

Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion:
We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

International Opportunities:
Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Sustainability & Social Commitment:
We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Safe Environment:
We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Personal Development:
We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Pinerolo - Via Ferrua

Spain - Remote

Remote

Freudenberg FST GmbH

You support our team as

IT Strategy Manager (f/m/d)
Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement IT strategies that align with overall business objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Prepare and maintain a comprehensive 3-year IT strategic plan, breaking down priorities into yearly focus topics. Ensure regular review and follow-up on the completion of strategic items.
• Specialized Focus: Develop targeted strategies for reporting, analytics, and sustainability within the IT organization.
• Business Partnership: Translate business needs into long-term IT plans in close collaboration with division and corporate lead function heads.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure strategic coherence with adjacent areas such as information security, technology, and application management.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and refine IT strategies to stay ahead of evolving business requirements.
• Strategic Communication and Change Management: Actively communicate and promote the IT strategy across all teams to ensure alignment and engagement.

Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Languages: Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills across all organizational levels. German is a plus
• Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical and planning capabilities to define and adapt strategic goals, offering a good understanding of the business.
• Business-IT Synergy: Proven experience in integrating IT strategy with corporate vision.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to document and translate complex business requirements into actionable strategic goals.
• Collaborative Spirit: Skilled in stakeholder management and coordination with division and corporate lead function heads.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of information security, technology trends, and application ecosystems.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.