IT Team Leader - Aftermarket

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Compressor Technique Information Services (CT-IS) is responsible for information systems within the Compressor Technique business area of Atlas Copco. We implement digital platforms and digital solutions for our customers, our suppliers, but of course also to optimize and automate our internal processes within the company.

As we have a global scope for the complete business area, we aim for business process alignment to maximize synergies.

We are mainly based in Belgium, with teams in the US, India and China.

Your key challenges

We are looking for a passionate and committed IT Team Leader who can lead the Aftermarket Team, which revolves around below activities and responsibilities:

• Aftermarket
  • Implement and manage Atlas Copco CT aftermarket landscape in line with the overall architectural, providing performant applications and solutions
  • Implement and support with state-of-the-art aftermarket solutions like spare parts apps, warranty and failure reporting solutions, etc
• Documentation
  • You manage and govern the projects and support related to documentation tools like Instruction Books, Technical Data Sheet Generation, etc
• Calculation Tools
  • You manage and govern the projects and support related to calculation tools like AIRNET planner, AIRselect, DryerCalculator, etc
• Internet of Things for Service-2-Close process
  • IoT is becoming a vital component to drive operational and analytical processes in the Service-2-Close process
  • Safeguard that IoT solutions are structurally embedded in the Atlas Copco IT landscape and are developed in line with the overall architecture
  • Develop, operationalize and support system integrations between IoT solutions and other Atlas Copco systems and applications
  • Provide end-user support/monitor performance and provide lifecycle management on all involved components

As these above domains and activities are crucial in order to sustain an aftermarket organization, we are looking for a strong and experienced candidate who can lead these tracks.

You know your customers and your value proposition. You talk to several companies and their departments to understand their IT needs. You are their key single point of contact. You define a solution for a business problem, this together with your team members, and other supporting people or services. Understanding the business processes is crucial in this role. In this function you will report regularly on different levels within the organization. You help in establishing short and long term IT roadmaps.

You lead the team and activities within aftermarket domain. You have accountability for the applications in scope, with regards to roadmaps, ongoing projects, as well as day-to-day operations. Hence, you will have both operational and budgetary responsibilities. You demonstrate good communications and negotiation skills as you also need to interact with suppliers. You make sure your scope is in line with business and IT strategy.

You lead projects from feasibility study to closure. You work in close cooperation with different people (like key users, project members and management) to analyze the business requirements in scope and to translate them into IT solutions that can be developed or implemented. You guarantee a qualitative delivery in line with agreed timing and budget. You make an aftercare structure available for your projects.

You know your competition. You should know what real or potential alternatives exist to your business capability.

You know your workforce. You are an excellent people manager. In your role as team leader you will manage a team consisting of technical and functional people. You show the ability to develop team competences, coach your team members and coordinate team activities. You will have team members, onsite as well as offsite, either internal or external. You work in an international environment and will be in contact with people of different nationalities. Occasional travel may be required. You will report to the IT Competence Center Manager.

Your core DNA

You have a university degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Informatics, or equal by experience

• You have very strong analytical skills
• You have an excellent level of English
• Dutch language skills are considered as a strong asset
• You have at least 5 years of experience in project management
• You have at least 3 years of experience in application governance and support
• You have at least 3 years of experience in people management
• You have a proven track record within the domain of Business Intelligence
• You have a strong ability to communicate, build relationships and influence others, inside and outside IT

Nice to haves

• Experience in aftermarket processes … are strong assets
• Experience in business case development is an asset
• Experience in market and competitor analysis is an asset

Are we a good fit?

• You have strong leadership skills
• You are customer oriented, enthusiastic and professional
• You have self-drive and passion
• You can work under pressure and you are flexible
• You have a proactive attitude and always strive for continuous improvement
• You are able to cooperate with different levels in the organization, with different people and cultures
• You are a real team player, able to motivate people
• You have good negotiation skills
• You are inquisitive and eager to learn
• You are a strong communicator with excellent presentation skills
• You understand the dynamics of change management
• You can maintain good relations with external parties

About Atlas Copco

As an Atlas Copco employee

As an employee at Atlas Copco, it is important to have great communication skills. This allows you to maintain excellent relationships with your colleagues and stakeholders. Furthermore, you are a true team player which involves that you encourage knowledge sharing between colleagues. Last but not least: you are a customer and quality focused professional.

Atlas Copco offers you more than a job!

We support your professional and personal growth. Atlas Copco empowers you to seize opportunities, to grow and to take more responsibilities on (inter)national level. Priority at Atlas Copco is the major focus on innovation, the attention to an excellent work-life balance and to professional progress. Furthermore, we offer training opportunities which entitles you to plot your own career path.

Over time, you can choose to manage larger projects and budgets, to become team leader or to take up a position within another division. It’s self-evident that you get an attractive salary and a wide range of fringe benefits. Your talent and passion for the Industry 4.0 deserve it. In that way you provide a significant contribution to make the world a better place to live.

Atlas Copco is operating worldwide

The Atlas Copco group has its headquarter in Stockholm, Sweden and is operating in more than 180 countries. The compressor department of the group has its international head office in Wilrijk (Antwerp): Atlas Copco Airpower. As a market leader in air technology we develop and manufacture a large range of industrial compressors and related products.

We add value wherever we do business

The Atlas Copco Group serves customers through innovative compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems. We are a global and diverse Group of many strong brands and around 34 000 employees representing different cultures in more than 180 countries. We have a wide range of positions so whatever your interests or area of expertise, we offer interesting challenges and the opportunity to grow.

Passionate people create exceptional things. We believe in challenging the status quo, always looking for a better way. Our leading edge technology enables us to innovate for a sustainable future. We believe that people make it happen and with us you are empowered to act. Your ideas can make a real difference and contribute to the quality of life for people everywhere.