Head of it

Head of IT role at Michael Page, on behalf of Segway-Ninebot, a global technology company specializing in smart electric mobility. The European organization is headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in Spain, France, and Germany, combining technological innovation with the dynamism of the European market.

Segway-Ninebot develops and produces innovative short-distance transportation solutions, aiming to make daily movement easier and more sustainable.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT to establish, develop, lead and scale our IT infrastructure, digital strategy, and technology systems across our European operations.

• Strategic Implementation & Digital Planning: Execute group business/IT strategies in Europe, driving digital transformation across sales, marketing, supply chain, service, finance, HR, and data analytics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration: Partner with product divisions and functional departments on business process architecture, data integration, and project implementation.
• Collaboration with Group IT Center: Align with global digital requirements, resource integration, and system architecture.
• Optimize digital workflows and data systems by collaborating with supply chain, sales/marketing, finance, service, and HR teams.
• IT Infrastructure & Security: Build scalable, secure infrastructure (cloud, networks, cybersecurity, hardware/software). Ensure compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity best practices.
• Enterprise Systems Management: Oversee ERP, CRM, and enterprise applications for performance optimization and cross-departmental integration.
• Organizational Leadership: Establish, develop, and lead the European IT organization. Manage IT budgets, vendors, and regional technology partnerships.
• Cultural & Operational Liaison: Bridge communication between headquarters in China and European teams, fostering cross-cultural collaboration.

• Fluent Mandarin and English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Management, or related fields.
• 5+ years in IT leadership, including 2+ years in Europe (residency/work experience required).
• Experience in multicultural, distributed teams and integrating different cultures.
• IT architecture experience in large-scale Asian enterprises (￥10B+ revenue) and 2+ years in European IT strategy/project implementation.
• Proficiency in CRM implementation (2+ medium/large European projects as PM, architect, or key contributor).
• Background in complex durable goods (e.g., 3C, home appliances, bicycle), with expertise in European 3C channel IT systems.
• Deep understanding of EU IT compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
• Familiarity with European sales/service workflows, service system development, and sales-production collaboration.
• Strong business analysis, product planning, and trend sensitivity.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving abilities.
• High accountability and teamwork orientation.

• Competitive salary with a package in line with market standards and experience.
• Performance-based bonus rewarding strong results and individual contributions.
• Pension scheme providing long-term financial security.
• 25 vacation days for work-life balance.

Contact: Maartje De Keijzer

Quote job ref: JN-102025-6853956