Job Opportunity: Head of Asset Optimisation & Logistics Business IT
We are seeking a strategic and team-oriented leader to oversee our Asset Optimisation & Logistics Business IT function. In this crucial role, you will ensure system reliability across Axpo’s energy trading operations and drive strategic change initiatives that support our future business needs across Europe.
What You Will Do:
- Lead a team of 20–25 professionals managing business-critical 24/7 AO&L production systems.
- Co-develop the IT strategy architecture for key business platforms.
- Manage the operations of multiple 24/7 operational systems within the company.
- Oversee and shape the delivery of strategic Business IT projects for a diverse range of business lines.
- Act as a strategic partner for senior business stakeholders.
- Play a key role in our wider Axpo Solutions IT Leadership team.
- Mentor and develop teams in multiple locations.
What You Bring & Who You Are:
- 10+ years of experience in IT, ideally in the energy or commodities sector.
- A flexible thinker, ready to grow and be challenged in an entrepreneurial environment.
- A balance between strategic thinking and a focus on operational excellence.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Proven leadership in managing support and delivery, including multi-location and vendor teams.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL and the full software development lifecycle.
- Expertise in balancing operational stability with long-term transformation goals.
- Fluency in English is essential; German is an added advantage.
About the Team:
You will join a motivated and collaborative leadership team within Trading IT, working closely with both business and technical stakeholders to shape the digital future of energy trading. Together, we ensure high-performing systems that enable Axpo’s core trading and logistics operations.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.