Head of IT and Digitalization

Role Overview

As Head of IT and Digitalisation you will partner with leaders across all business functions to drive FMC’s digital transformation and build a scalable, secure and efficient IT landscape. You will play a key role in evolving the organization from a dynamic startup environment to a mature, process-driven semiconductor company, enabling world-class business operations and technology development.

• Master's degree in IT or an engineering domain (manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT related roles, of which ideally 5+ years have been achieved in the semiconductor industry

Roadmap, architecture, strategy

• Define and execute FMC’s IT architecture
  , technology roadmap and digitalisation strategy to support sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
• Establish a secure
  , scalable
  , and future-ready IT landscape combining cloud-based and on-premises solutions while maintaining a strong cybersecurityposture
  .
• Drive the implementation of industry standards and best practices to ensure seamless integration and interoperability across the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop and continuously enhance IT systems supporting semiconductor development
  , manufacturing execution
  , quality management and supply chain operations
  .
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives
  , aligning internal teams and external partners to successfully execute the IT roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with data security
  , information security and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee laboratory technology infrastructure
  , including network security
  , system reliability, maintenance and the continuous improvement of IT services supporting R&D and engineering activities.

• Integrate
  technology development
  , chip design and manufacturing processes into a unified IT landscape to enhance collaboration
  , efficiency and cross-functional alignment.
• Drive the seamless connection of key business functions with ERP (SAP) systems, ensuring standardized, transparent and scalable business processes across the organization.
• Manage strategic relationships with vendors
  , service providers and software suppliers
  , including license management, contract oversight, and service performance monitoring.
• Act as a trusted partner between business and technology teams, translating operational needs into effective and sustainable digital solutions.

• Build up IT operations to achieve stability and reliability
  and support the team as working member while you grow the team.
• Build and motivate the IT team as a healthy mix of internal and external experts
• Solid project management skills.
• Strategic partner of the COO/CEO
  , consulting the company leaders to fullfill the company goals within the IT budget.

• Basic knowledge about semiconductor manufacturing (manufacturing execution, semiconductor equipment and processes, technology development)
• Experience to cast needs of semiconductor manufacturing and development engineers into projects and finally into realiable IT supported processes
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken, additional language skills in
  German
  or Mandarin
  are a plus
• Act as a supervisor, coach and mentor, supporting employee development, performance and career growth as the IT organization expands
• Highly organized and self-driven
  , with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Broad IT generalist expertise
  , including knowledge of cloud architectures and cybersecurity
  .
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and motivating teams in a fast-growing, international environment.
• Proven strategic thinker
  , balancing short-, mid-, and long-term business objectives.
• Excellent communication
  , stakeholder management
  , and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities in complex cloud-based and on-premises IT environments.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and development processes and the value of industry standards and standardization.
• Flexible and hands‑on mindset, with willingness to support both technical execution and organizational growth
  .
• Based primarily in Dresden with occasional international travel (EU, US, Taiwan, Japan).

• 30 days of annual vacation
• Join a highly motivated, international and collaborative team
• Full coverage of fitness membership with Urban Sports Club
• Meal allowance of €6.50 for every working day
• Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket) or alternatively a monthly fuel voucher
• Fresh fruit every week and complimentary drinks in the office
• Free on-site parking directly at the office