Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Wat ga je doen

As Pon.Bike navigates the swiftly evolving landscape of the global bicycle industry, the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) carries profound significance in shaping the company's trajectory. As the CTO you play a crucial role in shaping and implementing our technology strategy to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of information technology and digital systems, including the required organizational and capability change, ensuring that our company remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Technology Strategy: Develop/update and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. 
• IT organization: Design and implement the future IT organization that aligns with the strategic business plan, gives operating units the power to deliver and allows IT to provide business value in the most effective way.
• IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust and scalable IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, databases, and software applications. Ensure the availability, security, and reliability of all IT systems. 
• Digital Transformation: Drive the digital transformation initiatives across the organization, leveraging emerging technologies and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business growth - enabling our business to deliver digital in a seamless way. Drive digital capability, i.e. the shift towards a more tech-savvy and data-driven mindset amongst the workforce.
• ERP implementation: Responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance in our large-scale ERP roadmap, including implementation and updates to the SAP S/4 HANA ERP environment, ensuring it meets defined business goals and objectives.
• Data Management and Analytics: Adopt and implement the data governance framework to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of company data.
• IT Operations and Support: Lead the IT operations team in providing reliable and efficient IT services, including help desk support, system maintenance, and user training. Ensure compliance with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and select strategic technology vendors and manage relationships to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services. Negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance to optimize value for the company.
• Cybersecurity: Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework to protect company data and systems from potential threats. Implement best practices in cybersecurity and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in using technology to design and build market-leading customer journeys and experiences.
• Strong and forward-looking understanding of technology trends and innovation and their potential impact on the business.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems integration, and software development methodologies.
• Experience in driving digital transformation initiatives, both culturally and operationally and implementing enterprise-wide systems across a matrixed organization and/ or delegated business model.
• Proficient in data management, analytics, and business intelligence tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA or other relevant business qualifications are a plus.
• Proven experience (15+ years) in senior IT leadership roles (experience in discrete manufacturing industry, bicycle is a plus but not mandatory).

In confronting these multifaceted challenges, the incoming CTO must exhibit visionary leadership, strategic foresight, and a collaborative mindset. By harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation, foster operational excellence, and cultivate synergies across Pon.Bike's diverse portfolio, the CTO will play a pivotal role in steering the company toward sustained growth and global leadership in the dynamic bicycle industry landscape.

In addition to working all day for the best brands and with the best people, you and your team get time to innovate and further improve your skills.
“Make it Fun” is one of our core values and at Pon.Bike you can count on the following benefits:

• A salary appropriate to the level of the position.
  An interesting bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to continuously develop your skills.
• Depending on salary up to max 34 (!) vacation days.
• An individual budget (IKB) where you choose between extra salary or extra vacation days.
• Excellent (secondary) employment conditions + a good pension scheme.
• Possibility to work hybrid. Your ergonomic home office will be provided, as will a home office allowance.
• Ample training and development opportunities.
• Interesting discount on own products of  Pon.Bike & Pon.
• Collective health insurance with generous contribution from Pon.
• Participate in bootcamps, cycling and cycling tours, running events, field hockey, golf clinics and much more.

Pon.Bike, the bicycle division of Pon, is the leading bicycle holding globally with more than 20 iconic brands. We’re proud to be leaders in the ongoing bicycle revolution, as the rise of electric bikes reshapes global mobility. Cycling is not only healthy for humans, but also for the planet – it combats urban congestion and remains one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. With an unparalleled array of products, models and services, Pon.Bike caters to a large number of use cases and every cyclist's needs, preferences and lifestyle. 

Our portfolio boasts more than 20 premium bicycle companies, including Caloi, Cannondale, Cervélo, FOCUS, Gazelle, GT, Kalkhoff, Mongoose, Santa Cruz, Schwinn, Urban Arrow and Veloretti. Our portfolio is complemented by world-class parts & accessories brands such as BBB Cycling, OneUp components, Reserve wheels and Nimbl cycling shoes. We serve customers around the world across all European markets, South America, the United States and Canada as well as the Asia Pacific region including Australia. Our Bike Mobility Services division is constantly innovating with new offerings for example in bike leasing through our Lease a Bike and BusinessBike teams. 

Overige informatie

The markets in which Pon.Bike operates are changing rapidly as a result of social, economic and technological trends. Digitalization has a profound influence on our suppliers, distributors, customers and our riders. We are seeing the impact of information technology on our organization and workforce, internal processes and systems, the way we approach our markets, the integration of technology in our products and services and the evolution of new business models.

Do you have any questions before you apply? Then feel free to contact Rodney de Jong, Senior TA Manager at rodney.de.jong1@pon.com.

With this vacancy we want to recruit our new colleague. This is therefore not a call for acquisition.

Aantal uren per week
40

Vereiste opleiding
HBO, WO

Vereiste ervaring
Ervaren professional

Standplaats
Nederland, Amsterdam, 1076 CM

Contactgegevens manager

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Contactgegevens recruiter
Rodney de Jong
E-mail: rodney.de.jong1@pon.com, tel.: