About BestSecret Group
We are a leading European members-only online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. Partnering with over 3,000 international brands, our tech-focused mindset and strong commitment to sustainability drives a truly unique experience for our members. With almost 100 years of experience behind us, and a major tech transformation ahead, BestSecret is scaling at pace to become one of Europe’s most exciting ecommerce players. We are proud to have a diverse team of over 1,700 employees from over 80 countries and are committed to further building out our international team with the very best talent based at our various hubs across Europe.
Head of IT Engineering for Logistics (m/f/d)
Location: Munich, Germany; Berlin, Germany; remote, Germany; remote, Spain
We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Engineering for Logistics (m/f/d) who brings profound expertise in leading and managing IT engineering teams. As part of our Tech-Logistics team, you will be responsible for the development of software solutions across the entire logistics lifecycle, as our goal is to create streamlined, efficient, and convenient fulfillment processes for all involved.
Your responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to our engineering department, aligning technical goals with overall business objectives.
- Lead and manage teams of skilled engineers and engineering managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Oversee the development and execution of complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results, as well as alignment with KPIs, goals, priorities, and work culture within the engineering organization.
- Take ownership of the engineering process to ensure teams deliver at a high-performance level while fostering continuous improvement and innovation across engineering practices.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to your team members and beyond.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, and operations) to deliver exceptional products and services and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including executives, clients, and partners.
Your Qualifications
- Proven hands-on management experience (at least 5 years) in a leadership role within a technology-driven organization - previous experience in developing warehouse management systems or logistics solutions is a plus.
- Ability to set and drive technical vision and strategy paired with continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.
- Strong technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and system design, including familiarity with web technologies and other technologies (e.g., .NET, .NET Core, ASP.NET, SQL, Angular, GitLab, NHibernate, Entity Framework).
- Profound knowledge of web technologies, architecture, and agile methodologies.
- Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Ability to lead by example, foster, hire and nurture talent, as well as the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- As a person, you are a passionate team player with an empathetic leadership style and have excellent communication skills in both English and German.
Benefits
Become part of our success story and work in an innovative working environment
Individual training for your personal development
Find an environment where you feel comfortable and can develop fully
Great employee discounts for your perfect style
Stay fit and healthy with our corporate memberships at exclusive fitness and wellness clubs in Germany
Attractive salary package and 30 days of vacation
Highly motivated colleagues and a thorough induction phase
Hybrid working gives you a high degree of flexibility
At BestSecret, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.
Your Contact
Best Secret GmbH
Mirka Wohlfart
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