Create clear structures within the IT department, especially regarding roles, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and escalation mechanisms., Lead the employees of the IT department disciplinarily and manage the technical leads through goals, priorities, feedback processes, and individual development., Develop the strategic direction of the IT department and be responsible for its consistent implementation in the company context., Manage the entire IT portfolio at the department level and ensure transparency regarding progress, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization., Prioritize cross-IT topics in close coordination with management, all management levels, and the specialist departments., Be responsible for budget planning and ongoing budget control of the IT department., Promote constructive interface management and actively work towards efficient and trusting collaboration within the company., Represent the IT organization and the technological target architecture to management, specialist departments, service providers, and external partners., Monitor relevant developments in the environment early on, anticipate their impact on IT, and maintain a robust external network., Ensure compliance with requirements in the areas of IT security, data protection, compliance, and service provider management., Identify and implement synergies and efficiency potentials in technology management., Consistently promote automation and digitalization throughout the company.