IT Lead (m/f/d)

Schedule: full-time Employment: permanent Years of experience: 7-10 Your way into the future As our IT Lead you will lead and further develop our local IT organization while acting as the primary interface to Rocket Lab, our US-based parent company. This role is for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment who can set strategic directions, coach a growing team, and roll up their sleeves when it counts. What awaits you at Mynaric Lead, mentor, and develop a team of junior and mid-level IT professionals, acting as a coach and role model who gives clear direction and fosters a culture of ownership  Take overall responsibility for IT operations and strategy across our  two  Munich manufacturing sites, ensuring business continuity, reliability, security, and operational excellence. Own and continuously improve our ERP landscape, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and its integration into business-critical processes. Drive the alignment and integration between ERP, MES, and shopfloor systems to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing operations. Serve as the primary IT liaison to our California-based parent company, Rocket Lab, with close collaboration across time zones  Lead i n frastructure, cybersecurity, digitalization, and manufacturing IT projects from concept through implementation. Manage IT budgets, vendors, and service providers with a strong focus on value creation, performance, and cost efficiency. Define and enforce security, risk, and compliance standards aligned with German regulations Act as an escalation point for major IT incidents and drive sustainable root-cause resolution Translate business and manufacturing requirements into a clear IT roadmap that supports growth, operational efficiency, and scalability. What you bring with you Several years of leadership experience managing and developing IT teams, with a proven  track record  of building strong, engaged, and high-performing  IT professionals . Strong  expertise  in ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, including governance, implementation, optimization, and business process integration.  Good understanding of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and the interaction between ERP, production, engineering, quality, and supply chain processes. In-depth knowledge of security practices, frameworks, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, NIST 800-53)  Solid background managing hybrid IT landscapes, with Microsoft/Azure-based environments preferred Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and execution-focused mindset with a proven hands-on approach, actively supporting the team while effectively prioritizing in a fast-paced and evolving environment. High level  of personal integrity, resilience, ownership, and authentic leadership behavior What we offer you Be part of the company that is changing the world! Have you always wanted to come to work in your favorite space outfit? Then you are exactly right with us! Forget bureaucracy and work together with inspiring colleagues from all over the world while you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity. We offer flexible working hours as well as time off in lieu, diverse areas of responsibility, and an attractive compensation package as well as additional benefits such as: a mobility budget (public transport ticket, business bike, fuel voucher), non-cash benefits in the form of a shopping voucher, and company events. Mynaric is an employer committed to equal opportunity. Therefore, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. If this sounds like the place where you would like to work, then apply today and become part of a company that is changing the world!