Director of IT (in Berlin)
About Staffbase
In a polarized world, we inspire people to achieve great things together. Our mission is to help organizations unlock the power of inspirational communication so they can thrive in the Narrative Age. Our award-winning communications channels – intranet, employee app and email – deliver experiences that drive engagement and inspire hearts and minds.
We’re headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, with offices in many locations throughout the world, including New York, London, Berlin and Dresden. Our international team counts more than 750 employees from 45+ nationalities and we have a growing base of 2200+ customers that want to transform their employee experience. We are rapidly scaling, post-Series E ($115 million funding), have strong-growing revenue, and our customers love us.
As the Director of Enterprise Business Systems, you will play an instrumental role in developing the company’s internal technology stack, encompassing vital platforms like Google Workspace, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in enterprise architecture, technical leadership, customer-centric focus, and team management.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the company's entire technology stack, including Google Workspace, Microsoft, and Salesforce platforms.
- Ensuring smooth operation and optimization of our Platforms.
- Leading a team of professionals responsible for various aspects of business systems, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Develop and implement strategies for enhancing and optimizing our technology infrastructure to support the company's growth and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical issues related to business systems, providing timely resolution and troubleshooting as needed.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our business and recommending adoption where appropriate.
- Act as an enterprise architect, designing and implementing scalable and sustainable solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of our business systems.
What you need to be successful
- Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years in a similar role overseeing business systems and technology infrastructure in a SaaS environment.
- Strong technical proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Salesforce platforms, with relevant certifications preferred.
- Solid understanding of enterprise architecture principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Proven track record of driving technology initiatives and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What you'll get
- Competitive Compensation - we offer attractive salary packages including an Employee Stock Option Plan.
- Flexibility - we offer flexible working time models and the option of hybrid work, and support this with a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
- Growth Budget - all employees get a yearly budget for external training of €1000, and one day off for growth per year (increase to two days in 2nd year).
- Wellbeing - in addition to our yearly vacation of 30 days, we’re running a 4-day-work week every year in August with full payment.
- Support - we’re offering a company pension scheme.
- Sports & Health - join our sport courses in the offices or lease a bike with Staffbase. The offices are equipped with fruits, drinks and snacks.
- Team Building - Regular team and office events including the yearly Staffbase Camp.
- Volunteers Day - you’ll get one day off per year for supporting a social project. We will donate a small amount for that project in addition.
- Employee Referral Program - one of your friends is a fit to one of our full-time openings? Refer them and get a referral bonus paid.
Location
The vibrant German capital is home to many small and bigger Start-Ups, cozy coffee places and edgy locations. You are a foody and a coffee lover? Our Berlin office is the place for you! Find us in our co-working office in the heart of the city in Berlin-Mitte.