IT Business Manager Spain

Sika Spain is looking for an IT Business Manager, located in Alcobendas. The person will be responsible for managing IT operations, ERP/SAP support, infrastructure, business applications, and digital transformation initiatives while ensuring alignment between IT and business objectives. The role will lead Corporate, Regional & Area IT initiative rollouts across Spain, with a strong focus on Power BI, AI initiatives, automation, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on IT professional who combines strong support fundamentals with a builder mindset. Someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy, able to balance day-to-day support with longer-term improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation / Power BI / AI Initiatives

• Drive digital transformation initiatives across the business.

• Lead Power BI reporting, dashboards, and data analytics projects.

• Support AI and automation initiatives to improve business efficiency and decision-making.

• Identify opportunities for process optimization through technology solutions.

ERP / SAP Support

• Manage ERP/SAP support, enhancements, troubleshooting, and user coordination.

• Ensure system stability, performance, and continuous improvement of ERP processes.

Project Management

• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation and support.

• Manage timelines, resources, risks, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

• Ensure successful rollout of corporate and regional IT initiatives across Spain.

Team Management & IT Operations

• Manage day-to-day IT operations and user support activities.

• Management of local Business IT personnel (hiring, developing, performance appraisal, corrective actions, terminations).

• Lead and develop the IT team while ensuring high service standards.

• Handle major IT incidents, escalations, and problem resolution.

Business Relationship Management

• Partner with department heads and business stakeholders to understand IT requirements.

• Regularly meet with Area IT Manager and GM to report on Business IT activities and consult/align on business requirements to support the digitalization and Business IT service provisioning.

• Align IT solutions with business objectives and operational priorities.

• Act as the key liaison between business functions and IT teams.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Partner with Regional Tech Team to Oversee IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud services, and end-user systems.

• Ensure system availability, backup, security, and business continuity.

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Manage external IT vendors, service providers, contracts, and licensing agreements.

• Monitor vendor performance and service delivery.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Support cybersecurity initiatives, audits, and risk management activities.

Strategy, Budgeting & Administration

• Support IT budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Maintain IT documentation, reporting, policies, and governance procedures.

• Provide regular management updates on IT operations and projects.

Business Application Support

• Support and maintain Local business applications across departments.

• Coordinate application upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and user support.