[ref. v97143316] Amsterdam - IT Director Europe

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APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN CHINESE (MANDARIN) AND LOCATED IN THE NETHERLANDS!

Our client is a global organization in high-tech electric mobility, dedicated to revolutionising how people move. Their mission is to simplify the movement of people and goods, making life more convenient and captivating. Beyond leading innovation in micro-mobility, they are deeply engaged in service robotics and intelligent short-term transportation.

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APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN CHINESE (MANDARIN) AND LOCATED IN THE NETHERLANDS!

Key Responsibilities of the IT Director Europe are, but not limited to:

• Execute group business/IT strategies in Europe, driving digital transformation across sales, marketing, supply chain, service, finance, HR, and data analytic.
• Collaborate with product divisions and functional departments on business process architecture, data integration, and project implementation.

• Partner with the group IT centre on global digital requirements, resource integration, and system architecture.
• Optimise digital work-flows and data systems by collaborating with supply chain, sales/marketing, finance, service, and HR teams.

• Build scalable, secure infrastructure (cloud, networks, cybersecurity, hardware/software).
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity best practices.

• Oversee ERP, CRM, and enterprise applications for performance optimisation and cross-departmental integration.

• Establish, develop, and lead the European IT organisation.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, and regional technology partnerships.

• Bridge communication between Chinese headquarters and European teams, fostering cross-cultural collaboration.

Profiel

APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN CHINESE (MANDARIN) AND LOCATED IN THE NETHERLANDS!

• Fluent Chinese speaker (Mandarin) with fluent English (written/spoken)
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Management, or related fields
• 5+ years in IT leadership, including 2+ years in Europe (residency/work experience required)
• Experience in multicultural, distributed teams and integrating Chinese/European operational cultures
• IT architecture experience in large-scale Chinese enterprises (￥10B+ revenue) and 2+ years in European IT strategy/project implementation
• Proficiency in CRM implementation (2+ medium/large European projects as PM, architect, or key contributor)
• Background in complex durable goods (e.g., 3C, home appliances, bicycle), with expertise in European 3C channel IT systems
• Deep understanding of EU IT compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards
• Familiarity with European sales/service work-flows, service system development, and sales-production collaboration
• Strong business analysis, product planning, and trend sensitivity
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving abilities
• High accountability and teamwork orientation

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• Salary between € 120K - € 150K incl. 8% holiday allowance based on experience, knowledge and competences
• Pension contribution, Laptop, Mobile phone
• Lease car
• Position for 40 hours per week
• Bonus component of max. 20% of the annual income
• Year contract OR Indefinite contract

Interview procedure:

3 Interviews with various stakeholders based in Europe and from the Headquarters