IT Transformation & Governance Manager (all genders)

Challenge the impossible – are you ready? Join AIXTRON and shape the future!

At AIXTRON, a leading supplier of deposition systems to the semiconductor industry, it’s not just about creating technology – it's about shaping the future. Ever since the company was established in 1983, we have been driven and defined by our spirit of discovery and our passion for excellence. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the heart of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and much more besides. All of this is made possible by a team brimming with talent – our greatest asset. Drawing on your skills and your enthusiasm for technology, you too could soon be contributing to our efforts, as we endeavor to push the boundaries of what is possible. At AIXTRON, you can look forward to exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement.

Your challenge

• Driving and coordinating mission-critical enterprise IT transformation programs, particularly SAP S/4HANA and PLM transformations, with responsibility for program governance, executive reporting, milestone tracking, and cross-functional steering
• Supporting enterprise-wide business and IT transformation programs, particularly SAP S/4HANA transformations involving process standardization, governance redesign, and organizational change in the areas of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation including process harmonization, governance setup, and implementation of enterprise PLM platforms, cloud, data, or the digital workplace
• Establishing effective program and portfolio management for strategic IT initiatives. Driving program management and PMO activities for complex enterprise-wide IT transformation initiatives, including executive reporting, milestone tracking, risk management, dependency management, and steering committee preparation
• Consulting on a future-proof IT operating model, including organization, roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and governance bodies
• Ensuring alignment between business strategy, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and the transformation portfolio
• Collaborating with global business and IT stakeholders across functions, regions, and external implementation partners
• Supporting business and organizational transformation through structured stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management activities

The skills needed

• A successfully completed master’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
• 4+ years of professional experience in in top-tier management consulting, IT strategy consulting, enterprise transformation, or internal consulting functions of large international organizations
• Demonstrable experience in large-scale transformation programs, ideally in the context of SAP S/4HANA, PLM, or the modernization of mission-critical platforms
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture principles and their role in large-scale transformation programs (certifications such as TOGAF or ArchiMate are a plus)
• Very good understanding of modern IT operating models, governance structures, and IT service management processes (certifications such as IT4IT, ITIL or COBIT are a plus
• Ability to present complex technical and organizational issues in a structured manner and communicate them effectively to the appropriate audience
• Plus: Knowledge of the M&A environment, particularly in IT due diligence, post-merger integration, carve-outs, or IT separation

What you can expect from us

• Flexible working hours: At AIXTRON, you can take a flexible approach to organizing your working day (without fixed core hours), work on the move, and switch between company office and mobile office.
• Vacation: You will receive 30 vacation days by default. In addition, you can increase your annual leave through a salary conversion model.
• Profit sharing: As an employee, you have the opportunity to participate in the company’s success and benefit from a profit-sharing scheme.
• Health: We are committed to providing support for your physical and mental health, e.g., through regular health campaigns.
• Personal development: It is important to us that you continue to evolve your skills, be it with the help of our own AIXTRON Academy or through personalized development programs.
• Corporate Benefits: As part of our Corporate Benefits program, you benefit from exclusive discounts with numerous partner companies.
• Retirement benefits and additional insurance: We support your retirement planning and offer capital-forming benefits as well as individual supplementary insurance options.
• Catering: In our company cafeteria, you can enjoy subsidized meals as well as fresh seasonal fruit baskets.
• Open corporate culture: We foster an open and respectful culture – first-name terms – that extends across all hierarchical levels.
• Sustainability and mobility: We are committed to sustainability and provide EV charging stations for cars and bicycles, as well as convenient transport connections and free parking spaces.
• Employee referral program: If you help attract new talent to AIXTRON, we will reward you generously through our employee referral program.