Head of IT

The Head of IT is responsible for leading the company’s overall IT strategy, operations, and development. This role is critical to supporting the company’s growth by establishing a stable, secure, and scalable IT environment tailored to complex engineering, manufacturing, and space industry operations.

1. IT Strategy and operations

• Define and execute a multi-year IT roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth

• Oversee end-to-end IT operations (infrastructure, applications, service desk, security)

• Establish reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient IT services and service levels

2. Enterprise systems and integration

• Lead implementation of ERP, CRM, PLM, and manufacturing systems

• Ensure integration across systems and establish a “single source of truth”

• Support digitalization of core business and operational processes

3. IT Organization and scaling

• Build, shape and scale the IT function from 3-4 FTE to ~8-10 FTE

• Define roles, responsibilities, and operating model

• Develop a high-performing, accountable IT team

4. Multi-site IT Consolidation

• Align and standardize IT operations across HQ and factory

• Harmonize networks, access management, devices, and systems

• Ensure stable and secure cross-site connectivity and operations

5. Cybersecurity and compliance

• Establish and operate a robust cybersecurity framework

• Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory expectations

• Oversee risk management, monitoring, and incident response

6. IT Vendor and financial management

• Manage IT vendors, contracts, and service providers

• Own IT budgeting, planning, and cost optimization

• Ensure value-for-money and performance of external partners

• BSc in IT / Computer Science (MSc preferred) or equivalent professional experience.

• 8+ years of IT experience, including leadership roles

• Proven experience in building or scaling IT teams and functions

• Experience with complex system implementations (ERP/CRM/PLM)

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity

• Experience in multi-site and/or manufacturing environments

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

• Strong ownership and decision-making capability

• Experience in aerospace, high-tech, or regulated industries

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 / NIST-based security practices

• Experience with IT transformation or consolidation programs

• Knowledge of manufacturing or engineering IT environments (OT/IoT exposure)

• Be part of the development of the first-ever Hungarian satellite platform

• Engage in groundbreaking projects with NASA and ESA

• Contribute to building the Hungarian space industry

• Play a significant role in the company's growth and development

• Enjoy a flexible work environment with the option for remote work

• Embrace a fun workplace with sports opportunities, board game nights and many more team events

• Benefit from cafeteria, premium, and referral bonuses