Group IT Manager

About Axell

Axell Group, founded in 1933, is a family owned business and, as a logistics and financial service provider, has been a reliable partner for many customers over the years. Axell Logistics and Axell Financial Services form the twofold core of Axell Group, with locations in the Netherlands and Poland.

Axell Logistics offers a wide range of logistics services such as transport, retail distribution, warehousing, contract logistics and fulfilment. Axell Financial Services provides payroll and financial administration services and assists with the establishment of Polish companies.

Axell Group continuously strives to improve its services in order to fulfil its role as a trusted business partner. Over 450 employees deliver excellent performance every day based on the core values : entrepreneurship, respect, transparency, decisive and solution-oriented.

Your role and position in the organization

As the Group IT Manager, you will play an important role in the further development and sustainable growth of Axell Group. You will report to the Board (CEO & CFO) of Axell Group and will be a member of the Axell Group Leadership Team.

Job summary

As Group IT Manager, your key responsibility is to ensure that the business goals of the Axell Group are effectively supported by technology solutions. You will lead a team of IT professionals in the Netherlands and Poland, define and implement the IT vision, manage our software systems and applications, and be responsible for IT infrastructure, security, and compliance.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

• Develop and execute the IT strategy in alignment with our company objectives
• Lead and mentor the IT team across different regions, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and innovation
• Set the precedent for excellence through leading by example
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on technology trends and opportunities
• As a member of the leadership team, support the Board with all Axell Group strategies

IT operations management

Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of all IT systems and IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networks

Ensure high levels of system availability and reliability

Review and analyse team performance against plans and objectives

Drive continuous improvement within all IT areas

Hire, train, manage and coach employees within the IT department

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize technology investments

Budgeting and cost management

Prepare and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality

Track IT expenses and ensure alignment with financial objectives

Cybersecurity and compliance

Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure data security and compliance with regulatory requirements

Monitor and mitigate potential cybersecurity threats

Digital transformation

Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance business processes and operational efficiency

Identify opportunities for system upgrades, process automation and AI

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Proven experience (5+ years) in IT management in an international environment. Experience in the logistics / supply chain sector is preferred

Proven ability to manage and influence medium & senior level stakeholders, both internal and external, and maintain positive working relationships

Winning mentality and results-oriented approach

Ambitious and enthusiastic

Hands-on mentality

Your competences and skills

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be credible

Sufficient gravitas to challenge constructively and to influence

Excellent team worker with ability to build successful and productive relationships

Analytical, systematic and solution-oriented

Ability to develop short-term and long-term plans

Collaborative and proactive attitude

Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills

Pragmatic, no-nonsense and hands-on mentality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of the Polish language is a plus for applicants from the Netherlands, and knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus for applicants from Poland

Work location :

Diessen – NL or Warsaw – PL

International / national travel approx. 20% (primarily in PL / NL)

What we offer :

Salary : €80.000-€100.000 gross per year

Vacation : 27.5 days per year

Company car

Laptop, Remarkable and mobile phone

Employment type : Full-time, Permanent position

Additional compensations :

Holiday pay

Working conditions :

Company car

Pension

Travel expense reimbursement

Company phone

Work schedule :

Flexible working hours

Monday to Friday

Screening questions :

Are you applying for a permanent position and not as an interim?

Language :

English (Required)

Willingness to travel (abroad) :

25% (Required)

Work location : Hybrid working in 5087 Diessen

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