As a full-service provider of comprehensive decorative furniture surfaces, SURTECO sets future-oriented standards in the furniture industry and emerged from the former individual companies BauschLinnemann, Döllken-Kunststoff-verfahren and SURTECO DECOR. We offer perfectly coordinated surface products that harmonize in design, color, shine and feel. We are a one-stop shop for first-class decors, surfaces and edges.
Job Summary
The Head of Workplace will manage global workplace teams to leverage innovative technologies and flexible methods to optimize colleague collaboration, productivity, and efficiency.
This position reports to the global Chief Information Officer based in Germany for functional guidance and dotted line disciplinary to the Chief Financial Officer of SURTECO North America.
This is a Hybrid role. Candidate must reside near one of the following SURTECO, NA locations: Myrtle Beach, SC; Monroe, NC; Auburn, PA; or Jeanette, PA.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Leading and development of the global Workplace teams as defined in the global IT strategy in alignment with the IT management team.
Planning and implementation of various projects for modernization and harmonization of the digital workplace services (e.g. devices, telephony, printing, M365, software distribution).
Ensuring a reliable, secure, and efficient operation of these services, including the 2nd level workplace supports for our user globally.
Innovative improvement and updates of our workplace solution portfolio, as well as qualification of new demands, in order to provide our business adequate workplace solutions.
Development and alignment of the workplace solution roadmap and target architecture for these services.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, or similar studies with at least 8 years of relevant job experience.
Leadership experience in leading of a global workplace team.
Deep knowledge of modern workplace services, especially M365.
Proven success in improving and harmonization of global workplace services.
Experience in steering and selecting external service provider.
Solid IT service management know-how and ITIL foundation certification
English language skills mandatory and German is a plus.
Team player with open communication and strong business value mindset.
Willingness to take ownership for workplace innovations and improvements.
Work Environment and Environmental Conditions
Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment alongside machines, equipment, etc.
Company Statement
OMNOVA, A Division of SURTECO is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing equal access to employment . We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all applicants to apply. In addition, the health and safety of those who contribute to business development is a priority. Open dialog with our employees is a matter of course, and the further development of their knowledge is a special concern. We enable them to find the right balance between personal and professional life.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the Job at any time.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Printing Services
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