HoD - Cloud & Saas Developement

HoD Saas & Cloud Development Pioneer your career Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate, and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy theirskills and reach their full potential. Together,we aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneursWe are looking for a seasoned Head of Department – SaaS & Cloud Development to lead a dynamic team specializing in SaaS, Cloud, and Infrastructure Development. This role requires strong people leadership and technical expertise, as you will be responsible for managing a team of professionals, shaping the department’s vision, and playing a key role in executing our global strategy while driving growth, innovation, and overall performancePeople & Leadership ResponsibilitiesEnsures that the right employees with the right skills are organized within the department and are available in the right numbers. Leads the specialized team both professionally and disciplinarily Ensures that employees receive continuous development Responsible for setting objectives and evaluating employees Promotes a positive, self-organized, quality-oriented, and productive work environment Promotes diversity, openness, respect, and courageStrategic & Operational Responsibilities Define and execute the SaaS & Cloud development strategy in alignment with global business objectives. Drive roadmap planning, prioritization, and delivery of high-quality cloud and SaaS products. Ensure smooth operations across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure areas, with strong governance and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and global leadership in a matrix environment. Monitor key performance metrics, resource utilization, and delivery quality across all teams. Take ownership of budgeting, capacity planning, and vendor management within the department. Technical Expertise Hands-on experience as a Tech Lead / Architect in SaaS, Cloud Development, or Infrastructure. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices. Experience with large-scale distributed systems, cloud security, and automation. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, and CI/CD pipelinesYour profile: • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Tech Lead or Architect in SaaS, Cloud Infrastructure, and Development, along with at least 5 years of proven leadership experience in managing teams within these domains • Demonstrable experience in people management, with the ability to lead and inspire a distributed team. • Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the capacity to align local actions with global objectives. • Proven ability to foster business and operational excellence in a growing entity. • Strong networking and collaboration skills within a matrix organization. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Your working environment at Körber Business Area Pharma is the leading provider of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) software to the pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing industry. Our first-in-class Werum PAS-X software offering allows our customers to control and record the making of life-saving therapies to ensure the best possible business and patient outcomes. We are seeking talented individuals as we look to transform our business and products to meet the constantly shifting demands of the ongoing revolution in factory digitization and automation.Your benefits • Competitive compensation package. • Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization. • A work environment that values collaboration, efficiency, and commitment. • Continuous learning and development opportunities.Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you