Brainlab
Healthcare
HeadofITPlatform&Services
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“Head of IT Platform & Services at Brainlab. Skills: IT infrastructure management, IT service management, IT security, Team leadership. Set strategic direction for Service Desk. Define ITSM governance framework”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years IT experience, 5+ years IT leadership role, University degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or related field, Experience with ITSM, fitSM, Experience with ISO 27001, Experience with network technologies, Experience with cloud infrastructure, Experience with workplace management, Experience with ITSM tools, Experience with automation platforms, Experience with monitoring platforms, Business fluent in English, Business fluent in German
Nice to Have
Familiarity with SIEM concepts, Familiarity with endpoint security concepts, Familiarity with identity management concepts, Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts
What You'll Do.
Set strategic direction for Service Desk
Define ITSM governance framework
Establish SLA/KPI standards
Sponsor automation initiatives
Sponsor self-service initiatives
Maintain strategic oversight of network infrastructure
Guide network architecture decisions
Manage network vendor relationships
Ensure secure connectivity requirements
Accountable for infrastructure landscape
Steer infrastructure strategy
Define cloud strategy
Set standards for backup
Set standards for disaster recovery
Guide infrastructure lifecycle decisions
Guide capacity planning
Guide cost optimization
Define Workplace strategy
Evolve Workplace strategy
Set framework for device lifecycle
Set framework for software lifecycle
Strengthen FinOps discipline
Champion workplace standardization
Embed security standards into processes
Contribute to ISO 27001 compliance
Foster security awareness culture
Mitigate security risks
Escalate security topics
Operationalize regulatory compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
IT Security team; D&IT leadership team; Business stakeholders; Compliance functions
Communication Scope
Clear communicator; Confident communicator
Process & Methodology
ITSM processes, ITIL, fitSM
Full Job Description
At the forefront of health technology for over 35 years, Munich-based Brainlab digitizes medical workflows, from diagnosis to therapy, to offer clinicians and patients better treatment possibilities. Our innovative digital ecosystem forms the basis for modern healthcare technology in 4000 hospitals in 120 countries. Our key to success is our creative, talented and hard-working team, which consists of around 2000 dedicated and inspiring individuals in 25 locations worldwide. To succeed in reaching our targets, we are seeking committed colleagues who can stand behind our core values curious, authentic and useful. As Head of IT Platform & Services, you will ensure that Brainlab's IT foundation is reliable, secure, and scalable — enabling our global workforce to work efficiently across 25 locations worldwide. You will lead the Service Desk, Network, Infrastructure, and Workplace teams, setting the standard for IT service excellence while driving strategic initiatives in IT security and compliance. As an experienced manager you steer, coordinate and support a group of senior team leads. Reporting to the leader of the Global IT Division, you will be a key member of the D&IT leadership team and a critical enabler of Brainlab's growth. Areas of Responsibility Service Desk & IT Support * Set the strategic direction for a high-performing, customer-centric global Service Desk organization, and hold the team lead accountable for operational excellence * Define the governance framework for ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request) in line with ITIL / fitSM best practices; support the team lead in embedding these consistently * Establish SLA/KPI standards and review performance at a strategic level, empowering the team lead to drive continuous improvement in service quality and end-user satisfaction * Sponsor automation and self-service initiatives, guiding the team in identifying and prioritizing efficiency opportunities Network * Maintain strategic oversight of the gl
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