Hybrid, Altenmarkt im Pongau

Are you ready to lead IT in a fast-paced, multi-site winter sports environment?

Join us in Altenmarkt and take charge of keeping our production, warehouse, office, and sales IT services secure, efficient, and future-ready - while leading and inspiring a high-performing, multicultural IT team.

What you will be doing:

• Own end-to-end IT operations across all Winter Sports Operations (WSO) sites in Austria, Bulgaria, and Romania.
• Ensure stability, security, availability, and resilience of infrastructure and workplace services, in alignment with Group IT standards, security policies, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
• Own the full technical lifecycle management of IT services, including infrastructure, workplace, and core platform components.
• Ensure stable and secure technical operation of business applications (run), including upgrades, patches, and vendor releases, in close partnership with business application owners.
• Ensure structured transition of new solutions from project phase into stable operations, in line with Group IT governance.
• Serve as the operational escalation point for major incidents and business-critical disruptions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multicultural, multi-site IT team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee IT vendors, contracts, SLAs, and service performance to deliver top-quality IT services.
• Execute IT security and compliance standards across WSO.
• Manage and control the operational IT budget planning, forecasting, ensuring transparency, cost efficiency.

What you need to succeed:

• 7–10 years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure, or application lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership experience in distributed, multicultural teams.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Workplace environments, Linux and Windows server systems.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience in production-critical or industrial IT environments is a plus.
• Relevant IT certifications (infrastructure, service management, cloud, or platform operations) are advantageous.
• Fluent in German and English, with strong communication skills across multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe to support and connect with teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, operational mindset, collaborative leadership style, and a continuous improvement approach.

What’s in it for you:

With us, you’ll inspire others to embrace the joy of sports while connecting with a global network of passionate individuals. We foster a dynamic and supportive culture that empowers you to innovate, grow professionally, and pursue your passion for both sports and the outdoors.

• Discounts on quality products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more).
• Meaningful projects: Contribute to interesting projects with dedicated teams, making a real impact and driving positive change.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and the option for mobile working or a home office setup.
• Boundless growth opportunities: Work with global teams of industry leaders on cutting-edge projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation while contributing to responsible practices.
• Shared passion for sports and the outdoors: Fuel your passion for sports and outdoor activities, inspired by our athletes, products, and the pride we take in our work.
• Authentic community: Be part of a culture that values authenticity and fosters trust within a global community.
• Collective success: Push each other to reach full potential, celebrate wins together, and enjoy a workplace that feels like a community.
• IT: At Amer Sports, IT professionals have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and implement advanced technologies, driving progress in a globally recognized company with prestigious brands.

Our Candidate-Centric Hiring Process:

At Amer Sports, we strive to make our hiring process seamless and engaging. Every CV is reviewed by real people, not AI, so your application receives the attention it deserves. Here’s what you can expect:

1. CV Screening
2. Phone Screening
3. Interviews with recruitment team
4. Feedback & Decision

Apply now!

Please submit your application exclusively via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.

If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to talentacquisition@amersports.com. We're here to provide you with the support and information you need to make your experience with Amer Sports as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your success and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're always here to assist you!

Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for employees in the wood industry. An appropriate overpayment is offered, depending on your individual qualifications and professional experience, as well as development opportunities within a globally operating corporate group.

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