Senior IT Director

Outstanding leadership opportunity on Senior Director levelGlobal fashion company headquartered in Southern GermanyAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading global fashion company, headquartered in Southern Germany. Committed to innovation and digital excellence, the organization leverages technology to enhance customer experience, optimize planning, and accelerate growth across its diverse portfolio of brands.Job DescriptionOwn the strategy, roadmap, and total cost of ownership for group-wide platforms, including eCommerce, PIM, DAM, PLM, Retail (POS), Marketing, B2B, and Integrated Business Planning.Define target state architecture and platform decisions (buy/build/composable), ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, data, and infrastructure standards.Lead and develop globally distributed Group and brand platform teams, setting up effective governance, RACI models, and communities of practice.Ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing platform delivery, orchestrating releases and changes across multiple brands and peak seasons.Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Digital, Commercial, Planning, Data & Analytics, Security, and IT Operations to ensure integrated processes, data integrity, and measurable business outcomes.Manage strategic vendor relationships, contracts, budgets, and investments, driving cost efficiency and ROI.Define and track platform KPIs and link technology outcomes to business metrics such as conversion, customer engagement, and planning adherence.The Successful ApplicantMaster in Computer Science / Business AdministrationOver 7 years experience leading digital, commerce, or planning platforms.Must-have: international retail experience, preferably within the fashion industry.Proven track record of delivering platform modernization (e.g., composable commerce, cloud, API-first).Deep understanding of eCommerce/DTC platforms, PIM, DAM, or Integrated Business Planning.Experienced in product/platform management, DevOps, service management, and release orchestration.Exceptional leadership skills, able to inspire distributed teams and manage complex ecosystems.Strong communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to influence executives.What's on OfferThe opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact platforms that drive growth across multiple global brands.A senior leadership role reporting to the CIO, with influence across IT, digital, and commercial teams.Leadership of high-performing, globally distributed teams and engagement with top-tier partners.A competitive compensation package, professional development opportunities, and the ability to make a measurable business impact across a dynamic organization.