TL;DR

Head Of IT And Business Systems: Lead and manage global IT infrastructure, business support systems, and cybersecurity for a space R&D and manufacturing startup with an accent on secure, efficient digital environments and compliance. Focus on strategic planning, operational support, vendor management, and specialized IT systems for labs and clean rooms.

Location: Helsinki, Finland with relocation support

Company

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What you will do

Oversee global IT infrastructure including data centers, cloud services, and networks.
Manage and evolve business systems such as ERP and PLM to support R&D, manufacturing, and logistics.
Ensure cybersecurity compliance and collaborate on incident response and audits.
Lead and mentor a distributed IT and business systems team across regions.
Manage vendors and service providers for performance and cost-effectiveness.
Design and support IT systems tailored for specialized environments like clean rooms and labs.

Requirements

Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Helsinki, Finland.
10+ years of senior IT leadership experience in complex international environments.
Experience supporting R&D, lab, or manufacturing environments, preferably in aerospace or high-tech.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and global IT compliance standards.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), ERP/PLM systems, and network architecture.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Culture & Benefits

Inclusive, dynamic environment valuing equality and diversity.
Challenging and rewarding work with opportunities to contribute ideas.
Supportive network motivated to innovate in the space industry.
Benefits including lunch vouchers, events, occupational health care, and additional insurance.
Team activities like running, climbing, ping pong, and board games.
Relocation and integration support for Finland.