Head of IT Planning & Management

We want you to grow with us: 

We are expanding our IT leadership team and are looking for a Head of IT Planning & Management to join us at our headquarters in Germany. In this strategic role, you will act as a trusted partner to the Group IT Director, helping shape the strategic and operational direction of our IT organisation. You will lead a cross-functional team of five experts - spanning finance, communications, and change - and play a central role in strengthening performance, ensuring financial discipline, and driving internal alignment across our global IT community. 

What we can offer: 

This position places you at the heart of group-wide IT governance and strategy. You will collaborate directly with senior IT leaders across Europe and lead core operational pillars such as performance management, IT financial planning, procurement, communications, and transformation support. We offer a high-impact environment where your expertise will drive meaningful improvements and where leadership, autonomy, and collaboration are highly valued. Join us and make a lasting contribution to the way we deliver technology across borders. 

How you will spend your time as our next Head of IT Planning & Management: 

You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and team leadership. As a peer to the IT leadership team, your role spans performance optimisation, financial governance, vendor coordination, change enablement, and communications - all supported by a skilled and motivated team. You’ll foster a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and collaborative delivery. 

• Define and monitor IT performance metrics and dashboards to track service quality and operational efficiency 

• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of internal IT processes and best practices 

• Lead performance improvement initiatives in partnership with IT domain leaders across the organisation 

• Oversee the IT budgeting and financial planning processes, working closely with Group Finance 

• Ensure transparency and accuracy in internal service cross-charging, supporting value-based IT cost communication 

• Coordinate IT procurement and vendor management practices, including strategic sourcing and supplier alignment 

• Oversee IT communications, change enablement, and knowledge-sharing activities, supporting internal transformation 

• Partner with the Group IT Director to plan and coordinate governance routines, leadership meetings, and annual planning cycles 

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of experts, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth across finance, communication, and organisational change 

What we expect of you: 

• Extensive leadership experience (10+ years) in IT management, business operations, or corporate functions within international and complex organisations, ideally in a shared service or IT service provider environment 

• Proven expertise in IT financial governance, including budget planning, cross-charging, and transparent value communication in collaboration with finance functions 

• Strong track record in performance management and process optimisation, with the ability to define KPIs, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and implement scalable IT processes 

• Solid understanding of IT procurement and vendor management, including contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier performance oversight 

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex IT and financial topics into clear business language for diverse audiences 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence across specialist functions 

• Ability to work effectively in a complex collaborative, matrix environment with virtual teams in a multi-cultural / geographically diverse environment 

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the capacity for mature judgment in challenging situations 

• A strong command of spoken and written English is a must, and knowledge of German is a plus 

Important: Please note that a valid work and residence permit is required for non-EU applicants for this position. 

About Intersnack IT:

Intersnack IT KG is a member of the Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG’s group of companies and a sister company to Intersnack Group. Established from the international harmonization and centralization of Intersnack Group’s IT estate, we are responsible for all group-wide IT services for and within Intersnack Group. Our goal is to provide a common IT infrastructure, aligned IT services, and business solutions according to Intersnack’s requirements. Based on a solid digital foundation, Intersnack IT KG acts as a partner to all Intersnack functions, actively contributing to Intersnack’s business strategy. Explore exciting career opportunities and learn more by visiting our website at Intersnack IT KG.

About Intersnack Group:

Intersnack has become one of Europe’s leading savory snacks producers by ‘creating happy snacking moments’ in people’s lives. Being privately owned, we operate with a long-term view and commit ourselves to a more sustainable world. Successfully and sustainably growing, our turnover in 2024 was more than €4.5 bn. We are now present in more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. We have 12 regional Management Units, 45 production sites, and a total workforce of approximately 15,000 people worldwide. For further company insights, please visit the following link: Intersnack Group Overview

If you want to be part of our dynamic food industry success story, you’ll find all sorts of opportunities at Intersnack. Join our team, help us grow, and celebrate our successes together!