[VM/IT] Information Coordination and Organization - IT Specialist - Coordination, Operations and Architecture

Job Description

Depending on your experience and skills, you will be assigned responsibilities from the duties listed below, based on business needs and priorities.

IT Coordination and Administration

• Local coordination of central IT initiatives
• Local ownership of IT-related processes and enabling of the local organization in said processes
• Tracking, analyzing, and planning support of IT cost; coordination of measures controlling cost development
• Communication of changes in IT for local business
• Management of IT service factors such as licenses and subscriptions
• Development of support tools for the local organization
• Critically evaluate proposed solutions and changes from central IT and external suppliers against local requirements; escalate or push back where technical fit, security, or standards are insufficient

Architecture Design and Security Consulting

• Develop and maintain IT architecture plans and security protocols aligned with organizational goals and Bosch standards
• Provide consulting services for on-premise and cloud solutions, including system design, implementation, and optimization
• Collect user requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and coordinate with internal suppliers for swift solution rollout
• Conduct security assessments, design and implement security measures, and provide expert consultation to stakeholders

Operations and Information Management

• Monitor locally operated systems and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of configurations and operational state
• For the infrequent cases where the team owns a solution end-to-end: design, implement, operate, and decommission, including full documentation and security responsibility
• Track the status of centrally supplied services in local use; flag issues and follow up with central IT to resolution
• Stay updated on central IT solution changes and communicate updates to departments and end users

Qualifications

Academic and Professional Background

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or comparable experience
• Project management experience; experience in Agile methodologies is preferred
• Experience with MS Office and cloud solutions
• Proficiency in various programming languages and scripting tools

Preferred:

• Experience in IT architecture design and implementation
• Background in information security, risk management, and compliance
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, network protocols, security technologies, and cloud security architecture
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Some experience with commercial aspects of business administration

Languages

• Fluent in written and spoken English is mandatory
• Spoken Japanese is mandatory (N2 level)
• German language skills are preferred

Essential Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong enough technical foundation to assess proposals, identify gaps, and hold internal and external suppliers accountable
• Intercultural communication skills
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work flexibly with changing work requirements

Additional Information

You will work in an international team, which can enable you to foster your international communication skills and create a network around the world.

You can build on your existing IT skills and challenge yourself to take on your own responsibilities, following your own pace and interests. Your tasks will change over time as our business does, which will usually keep you challenged and your life interesting. If required, we will provide the necessary training to build up competencies and skills.

We value work-life balance. Overtime will be a rather foreign thing for you. If you prefer, you can work from home if the tasks allow; of course, working from the office is possible as well. Most colleagues in our team come to the office 2-3 days per week.