Head of IT Workplace

Our client, a large international group with a strong global presence across Europe, is currently seeking a Head of IT Workplace to lead their global Workplace function.

The main responsibilities as Head of IT Workplace will be:

• Leading, managing and developing a global Workplace team of 11 employees across different countries and time zones.
• Providing technical leadership and architectural direction across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, PKI, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft 365 and Intune.
• Driving the transformation of the Workplace function from reactive operations toward proactive, standardized and service-oriented delivery.
• Ensuring reliable day-to-day operation of workplace services, defining KPIs, SLAs and OLAs, and continuously improving ITIL-based processes.
• Strengthening the security posture of identity, endpoint, collaboration and access management services in line with internal policy and ISO 27001-aligned controls.
• Acting as the main point of contact for business units, country IT teams and local management, translating requirements into scalable workplace solutions.
• Managing vendors, service providers and technology partners related to workplace services.

The requirements for the position are:

• Several years of experience in Workplace, Infrastructure, Identity or Endpoint Management, ideally in an IT leadership role.
• Proven experience leading international or distributed technical teams across countries and time zones.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, PKI, RDS/Terminal Server, Microsoft 365, Intune and Identity & Access Management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL-based processes (incident, change, problem, request, access management).
• Experience in security hardening, compliance, risk management and audit support.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Offered:

• Hybrid role based in Barcelona (2 days office / 3 days remote).
• Position with real influence over strategy, roadmap and team building — not just execution.
• Stable, international group with long-term growth potential.
• Salary: Negotiable

👇 If you're ready to lead a global Workplace function from the ground up, don't miss this opportunity 👇