Director of IT

SIXT is looking for a Director of IT to lead the organization’s technological initiatives, ensuring stable and efficient IT systems. This role oversees IT operations, supports business technology needs, and drives the optimization of IT solutions. With a focus on operational execution, service delivery, and technology improvements, the Director of IT provides strategic leadership to enhance overall IT performance.    

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You have experience working in a matrix environment, ensuring seamless coordination across global IT teams

• You will have proven expertise in IT operations, infrastructure management, system administration, and enterprise applications

• You will have a strong focus on proactive system monitoring, availability reporting, IT governance, and security best practices

• You will have the ability to manage change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic leadership

• You will need experience in project management, vendor negotiations, and IT budget planning to optimize resources

• You possess strong analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset, and excellent communication for effective stakeholder management

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

•    Matrix Organization Collaboration You have experience working in a matrix environment, ensuring seamless coordination across global IT teams

• IT Operations & Infrastructure You will have proven expertise in IT operations, infrastructure management, system administration, and enterprise applications

• Performance Monitoring & Security You will have a strong focus on proactive system monitoring, availability reporting, IT governance, and security best practices

• Leadership & Change Management You will have the ability to manage change, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide strategic leadership 

• Project & Vendor Management You will need experience in project management, vendor negotiations, and IT budget planning to optimize resources

• Problem-Solving & Communication Strong analytical skills, continuous improvement mindset, and excellent communication for effective stakeholder management

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance    

• Company Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleet

• Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and family   

• Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement 

About the department:
Engineers take note: cutting edge technology is waiting for you! We don't buy, we primarily do it all ourselves: all core systems, whether in the area of car sharing, car rental, ride hailing and much more, are developed and operated by SIXT itself. Our technical scope ranges from cloud and on-site operations through agile software development. We rely on state-of-the-art frameworks and architectures and strive for a long-term technical approach. Exciting? Then apply now!

About us:
We are a leading global mobility service provider with sales of €3.07 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (cab, driver and chauffeur services), SIXT+ (car subscription) and gives our customers access to our fleet of 222,000 vehicles, the services of 1,500 cooperation partners and around 1.5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,098 rental stations. At SIXT, a first-class customer experience and outstanding customer service are our top priorities. We focus on true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Want to take off with us and revolutionize the world of mobility? Apply now!