Role Summary
The IT Manager – Chief of Staff / OPEX Leader is a senior, highly trusted leadership role acting as the right hand to the Sr Director IT. This position combines strategic financial management, operational excellence, and organizational leadership. The role is accountable for end‑to‑end IT financial operations (OPEX & CAPEX), governance, communications, change management, and employee‑relations interfaces, while ensuring flawless execution of day‑to‑day operational activities.
This role integrates the combined scope, influence, and operating model demonstrated through collaboration patterns with senior operational and finance partners across the organization, and serves as a single point of orchestration for financial discipline, compliance, and excellence across the IT organization.
Key Accountabilities
1. Financial Management & OPEX Leadership (Top Priority)
Own and drive IT financial management across OPEX and CAPEX portfolios, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and predictability. Lead annual budget planning, multi‑year financial outlooks, rolling forecasts, and monthly spend reviews. Partner closely with Finance to ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and cadence. Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities, efficiency levers, and investment trade‑offs. Establish and maintain strong financial governance, variance analysis, and corrective action mechanisms. Act as the primary IT liaison for audits, financial reviews, and leadership readouts. 2. Procurement Awareness & Financial Governance Interface
Maintain oversight and awareness of IT procurement activities on a need‑to‑know basis, ensuring financial alignment and compliance. Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams as required, without direct day‑to‑day ownership of procurement execution. Provide guidance and financial context for contract reviews, renewals, and sourcing decisions when escalated. Ensure procurement decisions align with approved budgets, financial forecasts, and governance standards. Act as an escalation and advisory point for vendor financial topics rather than a daily operational owner. 3. Chief of Staff Responsibilities
Act as an extension of the IT leadership, ensuring priorities are translated into clear execution plans. Maintain operational cadence including leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive communications. Drive preparation of leadership materials, dashboards, and executive‑level storytelling. Coordinate cross‑functional initiatives, dependencies, and follow‑ups to closure. 4. Operational Excellence & Compliance
Ensure team compliance with IT governance, financial, procurement, and operational processes. Oversee operational hygiene including training compliance, mandatory certifications, and policy adherence. Define, monitor, and continuously improve standard operational processes. Track KPIs and operational metrics across financial, delivery, and compliance dimensions. 5. Change Management & Communications
Own IT change management discipline, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and adoption. Lead structured internal communications across IT and business stakeholders. Support large transformation programs with strong change, readiness, and adoption frameworks. Employee Relations & European Works Council Support
Partner with IT LER Business partner and Labor & Employee Relations (LER) on workforce‑related initiatives. Support organizational changes, consultations, and workforce communications in compliance with labor frameworks. YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in IT operations, finance, OPEX leadership, or Chief of Staff roles. Proven ownership of IT budget management including OPEX, CAPEX, forecasting, and spend governance. Strong experience working with Finance, Procurement, and senior leadership teams. Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy and discretion in a trusted leadership role. Advanced analytical skills with strong financial acumen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at executive level. WE VALUE
Prior experience as a Chief of Staff, IT OPEX Leader, or equivalent operational leadership role. Strong background in procurement, sourcing, and vendor financial management. Experience operating in large, global, matrixed enterprise environments. Hands‑on experience with change management methodologies. Exposure to European Works Council processes and employee relations frameworks. German language proficiency (major advantage). Ability to simplify complexity and drive disciplined execution. High emotional intelligence and credibility when interfacing with senior leaders. Continuous improvement mindset with strong bias for action. OTHER
Travel approximately 10–15%. This role requires high integrity, confidentiality, and trust. This role is pivotal to the operational health, financial integrity, and execution discipline of the IT organization and is designed for a senior leader capable of balancing strategic influence with hands‑on operational ownership.
We offer:
Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events We provide meal vouchers Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers) Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company Christmas and Easter bonuses Recognition & referral bonus programs Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us Global employee networks to help you connect and grow Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment 3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance Flexible working hours Fresh fruit days in the office We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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