Workplace Platform Owner (m/f/d)
BayWa r.e . is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in numerous countries, thousands of colleagues are already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
With a network of over 20 locations worldwide, more than 1,200 employees and over 30 years of experience, the Business Entity Solar Trade within BayWa r.e. group is one of the world’s leading distributors of photovoltaic components. Throughout the B2B sector we supply and support our cooperation partners and installers with innovative photovoltaic products.
About the role: As part of a comprehensive IT carve-out, an independent, high-performing, and service-oriented IT organization is being established for an international trading company. Selected managed service providers will complement the internal teams. As the Workplace Platform Owner , your focus is strategy, governance, service quality, and provider management.
For Workplace & Endpoint Services, we are looking for an experienced professional who will be responsible for the strategic development of the workplace platform, define standards, and manage external service providers. You will create the foundation for a modern, secure, and user-friendly digital workplace for the entire group.
What You Will Do
Own the complete service lifecycle of workplace and endpoint services from strategy through retirement
Play a key role in the IT carve-out by building the future workplace platform in a provider-driven environment, defining governance models, and collaborating across IT, security, IAM, infrastructure, and business teams
Own and continuously evolve the workplace and endpoint services strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle
Define the future vision for the digital workplace and align it with business needs
Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on modern workplace solutions and technologies
Ensure high service quality, user satisfaction, and achievement of workplace KPIs and SLAs
Establish and govern workplace standards, including Windows baselines, device compliance, and hardware standards
Lead endpoint security governance, application control standards, and Intune policy oversight
Govern software deployment, client configuration, printer, and multimedia standards across the organization
Manage workplace service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and cost-effective operations
Drive service reviews, SLA management, escalations, and continuous provider improvement initiatives
Champion user experience improvements through feedback analysis, standardization, and self-service capabilities
Support global workplace transformation, technology rollouts, and international workplace standardization
What You Bring
Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience in Workplace, Endpoint Management, or Modern Workplace environments
Track record as a Service Owner, Product Owner, or Platform Owner with end-to-end service accountability
Strong expertise in Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, Windows client management, device compliance, and software deployment
Solid understanding of workplace governance, service management, and operational best practices
Experience managing external managed service providers and driving service performance improvements
Strong knowledge of SLA, KPI, and governance frameworks, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, structured, and analytical approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Experience supporting transformation initiatives such as IT carve-outs, international rollouts, outsourcing, service integration, or organizational change programs; Microsoft certifications are an advantage
What We Are Ready To Offer You
Unique opportunity to shape and build a new international IT organization from the ground up
High level of ownership, autonomy, and direct influence on a strategically important business area
Collaboration with international stakeholders, business functions, and technology partners in a modern cloud-first environment
Attractive compensation, professional development opportunities, flexible working models, and a culture with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
Flexible working hours, mobile working and modern workplace equipment, plus 30 days of vacation
Discounted online shopping through our Corporate Benefits Portal
Subsidy for the Germany Ticket, and e-charging stations in the free company parking
Last but not least: you are driving forward the energy transition as part of a great team and ensuring that our future becomes a little greener
Do you want to change the future with us? Great! Then apply now.
Is This Role The Right Fit For You?
For any questions regarding the job opportunity, please contact us at recruiting.solartrade@baywa-re.com .
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Senior Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Expert Claire Fuernrohr +4970717540148