Job Title: Head of Innovation and Digitalisation, Cork
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced leader to head our Innovation and Digital Transformation Unit in Cork. This is a unique opportunity to join Deutsche Börse Group's efforts in creating the marketplace of the future.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing technical projects and process change in both Agile and Waterfall SDLC. They will be responsible for delivering and supporting Automation solutions and developing our in-house built Digitization Platform.
Your Responsibilities
* Innovation & IT Transformation:
o Lead innovation projects to explore new automation opportunities and technologies.
o Extend artificial intelligence capabilities within the automation solutions.
o Provide, facilitate, and standardize Automation Platforms across the organization for increased adoption and unlocking business value.
* Delivery and operations Stability:
o Delivery of Automation use cases and platform enhancements in line with both change and operating budgets.
o Active participation in the ongoing evolution of automation development lifecycle processes.
o Transparency of progress and risks to project stakeholders.
o Documentation of processes, plans, project governance documents, and progress reports.
* Line Management:
o Lead a team of 7 resources plus externals.
o Practicing, coaching, and promoting Agile Project Management practices where possible.
o Planning backlogs, timelines of deliverables, release management.
o Use both teaching and coaching to keep improving agility as well as maturity of the Agile operation.
o Ensure budgetary rigor in all line management activities.
o Assistance with Project Management of other automation initiatives (e.g. Low-Code and RPA solutions).
Your Profile
* University degree in Information Technology or comparable professional experience.
* Extensive experience leading technical projects and managing process change in both Agile and Waterfall SDLC.
* A strong willingness to understand the business context and align technical solutions with business needs.
* Experience with architectural patterns of microservices and streaming platforms, cloud platforms, and Automation technologies.
* Experience with the team and company ecosystem is desirable:
o Atlassian Jira, Confluence and GitHub.
o Google Cloud Platform, Kafka, OpenShift.
o Mendix or other low code platforms.
* Experience in delivering AI and GenAi solutions is a plus.
* Experience working in globally distributed teams.
* Experience in project and release management.
* Understanding of resource management.
* Knowledge of the financial industry, e.g. related to business of Deutsche Börse and Clearstream beneficial, especially in the investment funds area.
About Us
We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.
We offer a range of benefits including attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.
We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.