Head of IT / Head of IT

About GRC Global River Cruises

GRC Global River Cruises GmbH is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and manages the European river cruise operations of the TTC brands Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises. Together, our onboard teams and shoreside departments deliver exceptional river cruise experiences across Europe. We are united by professionalism, genuine care, and a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

The Opportunity

We are a fast-growing, internationally active SME and part of a group. Our IT is managed by a small internal team alongside a range of external partners. To lead our IT through the next phase of growth, we are looking for an experienced Head of IT with a hands-on management mindset – someone who can steer and shape our future.

Your Impact

As part of our shore-based IT team, you'll play a crucial role in our digital operations, enabling our fleet and onboard teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Your work directly supports our vessels and the hospitality mission that defines GRC. You'll operate within a culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and continuous improvement, where your contributions are valued, and your ideas help shape our future.

How You Work

Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you. Hospitality is at your core; warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you prioritize others’ wellbeing and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.

What You'll Do

• Ensure a stable, secure, and economical IT infrastructure that serves both internal users and enhances the luxury guest experience onboard all ships in our fleet.
• Lead and further develop our IT team (currently 3 people) and our network of external partners.
• Own and drive the IT strategy in close alignment with our group/holding frameworks.
• Identify opportunities, drive innovation, and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Steer external service providers, manage contracts and SLAs, while maintaining secure, stable, and cost-efficient IT operations.
• Prioritize and manage IT projects across our international sites.
• Act as an interface for Stakeholders and Management.
• Manage the IT budget and serve as a trusted advisor to Management on IT and digitalization matters.
• Ensure information security, data protection, and compliance.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience in IT management or IT project leadership, or the ambition and aptitude to take the next step into a leadership role.
• Strong in managing external providers, budgets, and projects; a background in (IT) project management is expressly welcome.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, and communicative, with a solid technical understanding to challenge and guide (this is a management role; we are not looking for a systems engineer).
• Experience in an SME, growth, and/or international environment is an advantage.
• Business-fluent in English.

What We Offer

• A key role with real scope to shape a growing, internationally active company.
• A development opportunity for experienced (IT) project leaders stepping into a full leadership role.
• Short decision-making paths and a high degree of responsibility.
• Remote working possibilities.
• Travel to interact with customers and stakeholders on the ships.

Your Future with GRC Global River Cruises

You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates.