ИТ Директор / Директор по информационным технологиям (CIO)

The Role

Strategic IT Leadership

• Revise, define and drive the IT strategy aligned with business strategy and group digitalization and IT strategy.
• Lead transformation from current systems to modern, integrated platforms (SAP, Optimacros, 1C etc.).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their relevance to core operations and innovation.
• Drive and support the secure new technologies (e.g. AI, GenAI, IoT, Robotics etc.) in accordance with the group standards and requirements

Enterprise Architecture & Digital Platforms

• Oversee IT architecture, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security.
• Unify business applications into a single, integrated digital ecosystem.
• Support development and execution of the data governance framework, metadata management and DWH evolution.

Business Process Automation & Digitalization

• Drive automation throughout the organization.
• Roll out intelligent e-document flow and electronic archive solutions.
• Ensure process transparency, auditability, and traceability.

IT Operations, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Ensure secure, reliable, and compliant IT infrastructure (local & cloud-based).
• Implement backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and continuity protocols.
• Regularly audit and upgrade cybersecurity posture (VPN, proxy, backend and endpoint protection, policy enforcement).

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on technology risks, investments, and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with functional leaders, group IT, and external vendors.
• Oversee IT budgeting, vendor negotiations, and SLA performance.

People & Change Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Manage change across the organization during system implementations and upgrades.

The Candidates

• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years in IT leadership in a well structured environment with production.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale ERP (SAP) and other IT systems automation and implementation projects.
• Strong grasp of ITIL, COBIT, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations.
• Proven track record of team building, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project delivery.
• English