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Are you ready to make a significant impact by leading our IT team at the 7.1 Tech Hub? We're seeking a dynamic Head of IT to help drive our growth and establish a strong IT cluster structure. This role is not about technical leadership; it's about people. We need someone who excels at guiding, mentoring and inspiring others to achieve their best.

When it comes to our environment, 7.1 Tech Hub combines the best of both worlds: a profitable, leading entertainment company and a dynamic startup vibe.

If you're passionate about empowering teams and nurturing talent, we'd love to have you on board!

What you can expect in this role

• Leadership Role: As a key member of the Tech Hub’s Leadership team, you’ll drive our company to the next level jointly with our Managing Director, Head of Data, and HR Country Lead.
• Team Collaboration: Lead a diverse group of young and experienced professionals organized into agile Product teams distributed across our Porto and German locations. As for now, our teams specialize in cutting-edge software development (Backend, Frontend, Fullstack), corporate tools (MS 365, Salesforce, ServiceNow) and cloud solutions.
• End-to-End IT Staff Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of our IT talent – recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and transitions – while building a strong employer brand.
• Mentorship & Culture Building: Play a crucial role in recruiting and coaching engineers, fostering a high-performance culture, and promoting collaboration across teams.
• External Representation: Act as the face of 7.1 Tech Hub at local meet-ups, national conferences, and other events to strengthen our employer brand.

Your essential experience and education

• Leadership Excellence: At least 2 years of experience as disciplinary manager in IT, with a solid grasp of recruiting, performance management, leadership, communication and learning strategies.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or substantial relevant experience in the field.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional communication skills and ability to read people (incl. weak signals) and understand their needs, a structured approach in building trust and a commitment to fostering collaboration, can-do spirit and transparency.
• Approach: The position requires both strategic mindset/thinking as well as hands-on implementation skills.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Portuguese is essential (German is a plus).

What's in it for you?

• Work Model: As part of the Management Team you will be expected to be at the Office around 80% of the time
• Exciting Career Opportunity: Join a leading media company focused on transformation and world-class technology 
• Personal and Professional Development: Grow with our structured career paths, training, and development opportunities 
• Generous Benefits: Receive 25 days of vacation, health insurance, and free parking at the facilities 
• Modern Workplace: Experience an open, diverse company culture with flat hierarchies and a vibrant office at LACS Porto 
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture: Engage with P7S1 employee networks like Proud, Greenteam, fempowerment, and more

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We are looking forward to your application!

Apply within 5 minutes via our job portal.

Your profile doesn't fit 100%? No worries, apply anyway! We support your professional & personal development on the job. 

At Seven.One Tech Hub, part of ProSiebenSat.1 as the home of popular entertainment/infotainment and a leading entertainment and commerce player in the German-speaking region, we make digital entertainment happen! Reaching millions of viewers and users each day is the basis of our success. We develop first-class products and take our technology to the next level every single day. You are looking for an exciting career opportunity in media and e-com, love to work for different branches and products, and become part of a diverse tech community? Join our newly set-up Tech Hub and become a crucial part of our digital future.

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