IT Operations Manager (m/f/x)

Deutsche Post

Deutsche Post

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Bonn, Germany

Posted on Apr 16, 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM IN BONN FOR A FULL-TIME POSITION, STARTING IMMEDIATELY.

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER (M/F/X)

Your future team

Join our dynamic, globally connected Finance IT team for our SHAPE+ transformation program and help shape the future of financial systems and processes at DHL. We are driven, curious and highly delivery oriented, operating in a highly visible, dynamic project environment.

Main tasks as IT Operations Manager

  • Functional Management
    • Foster collaboration across departments and disciplines to ensure seamless service delivery
    • Indirectly, jointly manage and enable the IT operations team ( 10 employees) at IT Services with IT Services Managers
    • Support development of a future orientated IT operations organization at IT Services together with IT Services Managers
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (business units & internal IT Service Partner) and external service providers (SAP & other XaaS providers/ system suppliers) to ensure operational efficiency.
    • Maintain strong relationships on operational level to stakeholders ascertain stable delivery (platform stability & application support)
  • Escalation & Incident Management
    • Act as the primary escalation point for critical operational issues
    • Drive resolution in a solution-oriented manner, ensuring minimal business disruption
    • Constantly look for continuous improvements to grow the capabilities according to the Shape+ project roadmap (growth path)
  • Governance & Performance Monitoring
    • Oversee day-to-day operations of (SAP Cloud) platforms
    • Design and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics to ensure internal and external service excellence incl. Incident and Release Management
    • Create reporting for Shape+ Management and Finance Divisions
    • Support to stay up to date regarding IT security standards, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)
  • Change & Risk Management (ChaRM)
    • Support operational risk assessments and ensure readiness for change initiatives.
    • Support strategic projects with operational expertise and leadership.

Your profile

  • Professional Experience
    • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in IT operations or related fields.
    • Proven leadership (min. 6 years) experience in managing IT operations, (interdisciplinary) teams and driving operational excellence.
  • Leadership & Communication Skills
    • Strong personality with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop teams.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
  • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
    • Solution-oriented mindset with a structured approach to complex challenges leveraging various hands-on/ practical troubleshooting techniques
    • Strong analytical skills for monitoring performance and efficiency (GSN, SAP Cloud)
  • Technical & Strategic Understanding
    • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, service management (tools), and operational processes
    • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
    • Proficient in managing SAP S/4HANA (Cloud) platform operations and system administration (SAP for Me) is a plus
  • Education & Certifications
    • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
    • ITIL Certification preferred; additional leadership or project management certifications are a plus / Agile/DevOps experience is a plus

Information for applicants

  • The valuation of this role is Non Pay scale S1.
  • Please apply online at https://careers.dhl.com.
  • For more information, please contact Michael Brüser, Phone: +49 2203 2997115
  • Closing date for applications: 3 weeks

We are looking forward to your application.

We expressly welcome all applications - regardless of nationality, ethnic or social background; Religion or belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and gender identity. If you have any questions, you can reach our representative for the severely disabled, Mrs. Moika Strathmann-Ridigel, on +49 175 9447901.

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