We are looking for support for one of our international portfolio companies, a leading global supplier of industrial products.

Responsibilities

In this role you will lead and drive the digital transformation in the manufacturing domain. Your main task will be to strategize, manage, and innovate digital solutions as well as identify and pursue opportunities for business expansion and improvement.

Your tasks in detail:

• Drive growth of software revenues and EBITDA by developing a sales organization and sales model leading to improved efficiency of software sales. Constantly review adaptation of solutions portfolio and market opportunities.
• Integrate R&D activities, customer services and sales teams to achieve maximum efficiency to roll out a roadmap for growth.
• Develop a strategic plan for growing the software business, while taking into account the impact on other business areas.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the software business unit, including software development and architecture, to ensure efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide vision and direction for the organization, aligning operations with long-term objectives.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage and continuously develop the partially international software teams. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties. Bridge technical teams and executive management.
• Actively manage the interface between the Software teams, Sales, Services and Customer IT.
• Effectively manage the department’s budget and resources.
• Build strategic plans and strategic alliances to grow software sales and profitability.

Qualifications required

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years experience in leadership & digital roles, preferably as general manager in software development or Marketing & Sales.
• Strong business acumen and (internal and external) customer orientation.
• Expertise in software development, architecture, and technology trends.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge in software development, digital technologies, and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets.
• Ability to make strategic decisions and lead a team towards common goals.

Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.

AURELIUS’ Task Force is a close-knit team of advisors with deep functional expertise and long-standing management experience. They support value generation in portfolio companies through effective and hands-on project and change management in the areas of Procurement, Operations, Sales/Marketing, IT and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate large scale IT programs e.g., IT Carve-out, IT Transformation, ERP modernization as part of the Project Management Office
• Manage project status, key tasks and risks to ensure program success
• As part of an IT expert team execute IT due diligence on potential large size target companies
• Create red-flag reports, draft carve-out scenarios and estimate associated costs
• Coach business and IT stakeholder of the portfolio companies to understand standard IT terms and processes as well as project methodology, roles, and deliverables
• Analyse poorly defined problems, moderate solution finding process and suggest solution alternatives

Qualifications required

• You are an experienced IT all-rounder with knowledge in several IT areas e.g., IT Strategy and Governance, application and infrastructure management, service delivery or IT-security
• Successfully completed studies in computer science, natural sciences, engineering, or economics
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the context of an IT consulting, IT company or as IT Lead in the Industry
• Experience in IT projects management in the field of IT carve-out, M&A, IT transformation or development of IT landscapes or applications as stream lead or sub-project lead
• You work in a consulting-oriented manner and able to use your broad knowledge in a wide variety of situations
• Excellent communication combined with strong analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, implementation strength and business/commercial acumen
• Ability to travel regularly
• Fluent in English, other language skills are welcome

Our offer

• An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
• The opportunity to implement your own ideas and create real entrepreneurial added value
• Flat hierarchy with very fast decision making
• End-to-end view of the portfolio companies through their Aurelius lifecycle from due diligence to divestment
• Dynamic career development in a very successful and rapidly growing investment company
• Flexible place of work in a country in which an AURELIUS location is represented

Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.