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With more than 7,300 stores in 11 different countries, ALDI SOUTH is one of the world’s largest food retailers. It is our mission to supply our customers with high-quality food at the best possible prices. In doing so, we follow our own unique concept of consistency, simplicity and responsibility. ALDI SOUTH IT ensures that everything runs smoothly, from the IT infrastructure to the software used, at both national and international level. Within the scope of transnational projects, our experts develop IT solutions for worldwide deployment at ALDI SOUTH.

Your Job

What this role looks like.

• Developing and implementing a long-term IT transformation strategy and the associated concepts, with a focus on retail requirements
• Assuming responsibility for the implementation of strategic IT initiatives and projects to achieve the defined five- and ten-year IT targets
• Supporting senior management in strategic decisions by providing options for action, recommendations and analyses 
• Presenting IT strategy results to senior management and other relevant stakeholders
• Recruiting, managing and developing the team, as well as providing feedback and coaching to promote the professional development of team members in the strategy area

Your Profile

What you bring with you.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, computer science, economics (with an IT focus) or a related field
• Several years of experience in the conception, planning and implementation of strategic IT projects or programmes
• Analytical mindset and the ability to process complex information, with a willingness to understand the different perspectives within the IT organisation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Convincing demeanour to establish networks and build trusted relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to communicate effectively and skilfully with stakeholders

Desirable extras.

• Experience with large scale transformation projects related to technology and digitalisation, ideally in a consulting capacity
• In-depth knowledge of relevant emerging technologies and their potential in a retail business context

Your Benefits

What you will get in return.

• Partial mobile working within Germany, incl. hardware budget
• Attractive remuneration
• State-of-the-art technologies
• Future-oriented training and development
• Modular onboarding and buddy
• Corporate health management programme

Your Tech Stack

What you will work with.

• M365
• SAP
• Many more depending on the job