Head of Service Delivery

The Hero Group is a global food company focused on branded nutritional food products. The company was founded in 1886 in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where its headquarters are still located today. Hero's operates in the Growing Up and Adult categories, which include three businesses : Better Snacking, Naturally Good Food and Others.¿Está pensando en solicitar este empleo? No se demore, desplácese hacia abajo y envíe su solicitud lo antes posible para no perder la oportunidad.In 2024, the Group generated revenues of CHF 1.25 billion.Head of Service DeliveryWe are seeking a strategic leader to drive the delivery and transformation of our operational IT services on a global scale. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership to ensure seamless, efficient, and innovative IT service delivery that aligns with our business goals. Your ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and foster stakeholder relationships will be key to elevating our IT operations and supporting our digital workplace vision.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement IT service delivery strategies aligned with organizational objectives and industry best practices.Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Service Request, and Problem Management) in line with ITIL 4.Establish service delivery frameworks and a group-wide Service Desk.Provide regular reporting to leadership on service performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.Drive the enhancement and adoption of the Microsoft 365 platform.Collaborate with service owners to define and maintain a comprehensive Group-IT service catalogue, including SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs.Enhance ITSM tooling to increase process automation, efficiency, and maturity.Strengthen governance, guidelines, and maturity across IT service management practices.Implement risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions.Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning.Ensure consistent end-user satisfaction with digital workplace solutions, M365 support, and the Global Service Desk.Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects and initiatives.Support both global and local mindsets within teams.Collaborate with business stakeholders to align service delivery with business priorities.Provide guidance and training on best practices to stakeholders.Manage vendor relationships, including commercial negotiations and SLA compliance.Drive team performance through effective goal setting, coaching, and engagement.Manage the budget and provide financial visibility for your area of responsibility.BackgroundBachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.Higher education (Master’s Degree) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable training.ITIL 4 Foundation certification required; additional ITIL certifications are a plus.10+ years of experience in IT roles, with expertise in Service Delivery and Microsoft 365 administration.Proven track record in managing large-scale IT operations and transformation initiatives.Expertise in IT service delivery and operations management.Proficiency in IT governance and risk management frameworks (experience with IT4IT, COBIT, or FitSM is a plus).Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Freshservice) and managing Microsoft platforms.CompetencesEnglish fluency is required; German or Spanish is a plus.Strong leadership in managing and developing international, cross-functional teams.Ability to partner with senior business leaders to align IT service delivery strategy with business goals.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all organizational levels.Strategic mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Strong project management and change management capabilities.Customer-oriented approach and a drive for operational excellence.BenefitsHybrid workFlexible Schedule and early finish on Fridays, also during summer monthsAttractive Compensation & Benefits packagePhysiotherapistContinuous learning and developmentOngoing feedbackCollaborative and challenging multinational environmentStrong valuesMatrix organizationOpen and transparent cultureGreat work environmentAmazing peopleWorkplaceMurcia (Spain) or Bad Schwartau (Germany).Our commitmentEver since our humble beginnings in 1886, we have been a company that is rooted in goodness. Goodness of spirit. A spirit of generosity, honesty and genuine care. Care about each other, care about the people who buy our products and care about the world we live in. It is what unites us and makes us Hero. It is the reason why we only make real honest foods and snacks that are better by nature.While what we do changes over time in order to be true to how people live their lives today, how we do it and what we are striving for always remains the same : Products that are great tasting and nutritionally balanced, made from high quality ingredients. Never straying from our core belief that there is a better way. The Hero way.That’s why we have made it our mission to delight consumers through honest goodness in every bite. xsgfvud ValuesCreate wowEveryone HeroNourish othersTake responsibilityDo you want to be part of the team?#J-18808-Ljbffr