
DEPT · Hamburg
HEAD OF ENGINEERING (D/F/M) Hamburg, hybrid DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the ...
Hamburg, hybrid
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce,
CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa,
Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team in Germany. We combine technology and experience design to create emotive
yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is digital experiences and communication
that change perceptions and shape new behaviours to make a difference in the market.
In this key leadership position, you are responsible for the strategic direction and growth of our Engineering teams. You will
lead a team of approximately 7-9 professionals, including Team Leads and Senior Engineers. Your focus shifts from writing code to
building systems: you will optimize processes, develop the next generation of leaders, and actively drive the cultural change
toward AI-driven development.
to lead their own sub-teams to excellence.
(e.g., GitHub Copilot, Agentic Workflows). You act as a change agent, transforming our workflows for maximum efficiency and
innovation.
monitoring, utilization) and ensure a profitable and scalable engineering organization.
act as a high-level technical sparring partner for our key accounts.
that promote knowledge sharing and innovation.
leading larger engineering departments.
engineering organizations must evolve.
decisions and act as a mentor on eye-level.
success.
stakeholders and clients.
and The Webby Awards.
and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
training, development and certifications.
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of
technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just
is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better
together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for
each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to
recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups
tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving
everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the
recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? 🚀 Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Senior IT Administrator (m/f/d) We are looking for a hands-on Senior IT Administrator to manage and continuously improve our internal IT environment. You will take care of day-to-day IT operations, SaaS administration, user access, hardware provisioning, and support processes, ensuring that employees have the tools and systems they need to work securely and efficiently. As the company grows, this role will expand toward broader ownership of our IT systems and processes. You will help define scalable ways of working, automate recurring tasks, improve our security and compliance setup, and shape how internal IT supports the business. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys practical execution today and wants to take on increasing responsibility over time. Location & working model: This role follows a hybrid model and is based in Hamburg. You’ll be expected to be in the office approximately 2 times per week, depending on tasks and collaboration needs. What you'll do * SaaS Architecture: Lead the administration, configuration, and maintenance of Google Workspace, Slack, ClickUp and other SaaS tools across the business, ensuring compliance with security standards and supporting business operations * Security & Compliance: * Design and maintain a robust IAM framework, overseeing single-sign on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enable efficient and secure user access provisioning * Configure and enforce security and compliance rules to ensure user endpoint devices are properly secured from threats and meet compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2, …) * IT Operations & Automation: * Implement automated workflows across SaaS platforms using APIs and orchestration platforms (e.g. Zapier) to eliminate manual work * Design and implement scalable support workflows and automation to minimize manual overhead, while overseeing complex escalations * Develop and maintain documentation, including IT guides, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures * On- and offboard employees, ensuring timely access and hardware provisioning / deprovisioning * Vendor Management: * Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts for software licenses and hardware procurement * Support other departments in the onboarding, management and offboarding of department-owned vendors, ensuring that solutions are integrated into the system landscape and meet compliance requirements * Hardware Strategy & Lifecycle Planning: This role involves the entire lifecycle management of company hardware assets * Define the hardware strategy, manage procurement vendor relationships, and establish automated deployment processes to streamline equipment provisioning for our remote-first workforce * Manage IT logistics partnerships for the efficient shipping and reception of equipment * Performing routine maintenance and upgrades for all company-owned IT equipment * Build and maintain an automated, detailed and accurate inventory of all IT assets You will thrive in this role if Must have: * You have experience in IT administration within a SaaS-heavy environment * You have hands-on experience administering Google Workspace * You are confident working with IAM, SSO, and MFA, and understand identity and access management best practices * You have experience managing macOS devices and endpoint security in a professional setting * You have owned onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth and secure user access provisioning * You have experience with vendor and IT asset management * You communicate clearly and document processes in a structured and accessible way * You are based in Hamburg, Germany Nice to have: * You have worked with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2 * You have experience with automation or scripting, including API-based workflows * You have experience administering tools such as HubSpot or ClickUp * You are familiar with remote-first hardware logistics and device provisioning * You have helped build, scale, or improve an IT function from the ground up A few words about the team: You'll join a small, tight-knit team of three. We sit within Appinio's engineering department (~50 people), which means you'll work closely with other engineers - not in a silo. We take ownership seriously. The team is small by design, so everyone has real autonomy over their domain and a direct line to decision-making. There's no layer of management between you and the work. If you see something broken or a process that could be automated, you're expected to fix it - and you'll have the time and backing to do so. Automation and tooling are core to how we operate. We're not a click-ops team. Where it makes sense, we script, integrate, and build instead of doing things manually. You don't need to be a developer, but a willingness to write the occasional script will make you much more effective here. We make an effort to stay connected - regular game nights, knowledge-sharing sessions with the wider engineering org, and team meet ups. What’s in it for you? * Flexibility Policy - Average is 30 days taken, however, we do not have a hard cap of number of vacation days as we know life happens * Temporary work from abroad - You can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year * All the hardware you need and your own MacBook * You'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space * Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership * You will get access to our Co-working spaces Our interview process * Screening Call with Hiring Manager * Case Interview with Team Lead and Head of IT Infrastructure * (Optional) Team Interview * Executive Interview * Reference Check * Offer Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English. This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm. Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Please read our privacy policy here. Learn more about us: appinio.com LinkedIn Xing Kununu Instagram
IHRE AUFGABEN * Leitung des Bereichs Design & Modifikation inkl. Budget- und Kostenstellenverantwortung * Disziplinarische und fachliche Führung der Mitarbeiter * Entwicklung neuer Produkte im Bereich Kabine. Dabei selbstständige Koordinierung und Management aller Themen von Einkauf, Partnerfindung, Patentanmeldung und Testing. * Erstellung und/oder Verifizierung von Installations- sowie Nachweisdokumenten einschließlich Assessments, Berechnungen und Testplänen / Berichten gemäß gültigen Luftfahrtvorschriften * Bearbeitung von Kundenanfragen * Evaluierung der Umsetzbarkeit von Kundenanfragen hinsichtlich Implementierung und Zertifizierung / Zulassung * Technische Recherche sowie Angebotserstellung im Rahmen von Zertifizierungsprojekten * Koordination von Interior-Modifikationen bzw. Herstellung mit dem eigenen Part 21G Herstellungsbetrieb/145 Instandhaltungsbetrieb IHR PROFIL * Bachelor- oder Masterabschluss in Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik (Aerospace Engineering) oder einem verwandten Bereich. Eine Promotion (Dr./Ph.D.) ist wünschenswert * Umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik (Aerospace Engineering) mit nachgewiesener Erfolgsbilanz bei der Leitung und Durchführung komplexer Projekte * Umfassende technische Expertise in Bereichen wie Aerodynamik, Antriebstechnik, Strukturen oder Avionik. * Tiefgreifendes Wissen über Luft- und Raumfahrttechnikprinzipien, -praktiken und Branchenstandards * Strategische Denkweise mit der Fähigkeit, langfristige Ingenieurstrategien zu entwickeln und umzusetzen * Außergewöhnliche Problemlösungs- und Entscheidungsfähigkeiten mit einem starken Fokus auf Innovation und kontinuierliche Verbesserung * Gute Kenntnisse des EASA Zertifizierungsprozesses * Gute Englischkenntnisse, insbesondere luftfahrttechnisches Englisch * Gute Kenntnisse in der Anwendung von MS Office * Eigeninitiative sowie analytisches und konzeptionelles Denken * Strukturierte und zielorientierte Arbeitsweise * Führerschein (mind. Kat. B)
TÄTIGKEITSBEREICH Als Senior Product Manager übernimmst du die End-to-End-Verantwortung für einen klar abgegrenzten Produktbereich. Als treibende Kraft hinter Discovery und Delivery findest du heraus, was Kunden wirklich brauchen, übersetzt dies in klare Lösungen und stellst sicher, dass dein Entwicklungsteam fokussiert und qualitativ hochwertig liefert. Du arbeitest weitgehend selbstständig und bist ein verlässlicher Sparringspartner für Engineering, Design und Business. DEINE AUFGABEN * Du verantwortest Discovery und Delivery eines Produktbereichs vom Kundenproblem bis zur gelieferten technischen Lösung * Du führst eigenständig strukturierte Discovery mittels Kundeninterviews, Datenanalysen, Marktrecherchen und Annahmenvalidierung durch * Du definierst klare Problem Statements, priorisierst konsequent und sorgst dafür, dass das Team immer am wertvollsten Thema arbeitet * Du arbeitest eng mit Engineering und Design zusammen, treibst die technische Lösungsfindung voran und wägst Trade-offs fundiert ab * Du verantwortest die Produktmetriken deines Bereichs, leitest Erkenntnisse daraus ab und reportest regelmäßig an den Head of Product oder Product Lead * Du baust Tiefenexpertise in deinem Produktbereich auf (z. B. ESG-Daten, Investorenreporting, Portfolioanalyse) * Du begleitest PMs und APMs im Tagesgeschäft und unterstützt ihre Weiterentwicklung DEIN PROFIL * Du bringst mind. 3 Jahre Erfahrung im Produktmanagement mit, davon nachweisbare End-to-End-Verantwortung für B2B-Produkte * Discovery und UX gehören zu deinen Stärken: Du weißt, wie man die richtigen Fragen stellt, Erkenntnisse strukturiert, Nutzerpfade ableitet und daraus valide Produktentscheidungen generiert * In der Delivery bist du verlässlich und präzise: Du arbeitest eng mit Engineering zusammen, hältst hohe Qualitätsstandards ein und lieferst konsistent * Du denkst analytisch, gehst datengetrieben vor und hast Erfahrung mit gängigen Analysetools (z. B. SQL, Amplitude, Mixpanel) * Du kennst agile Methoden und gängige Tools gut (z. B. Linear, Notion, Figma) * Du kommunizierst komplexe Sachverhalte klar und überzeugend gegenüber unterschiedlichen Zielgruppen * Du arbeitest strukturiert und selbstorganisiert, auch ohne enge Begleitung * Du sprichst fließend Deutsch und Englisch * Interesse an Nachhaltigkeit, Immobilien oder ESG ist ein Plus UNSERE BENEFITS, WIR SCHAFFEN * Raum für Erholung: Erhole dich mit 30 Tagen Urlaub im Jahr. Der 24. und 31. Dezember sind zusätzlich arbeitsfrei. Für besondere Ereignisse (wie Umzug) bekommst du weiteren Sonderurlaub. * Raum für Mobilität: Wir übernehmen die Kosten für dein Deutschlandticket und unterstützen dein JobRad, so kommst du nachhaltig und flexibel zur Arbeit. * Raum für Absicherung: Mit unserer betrieblichen Altersvorsorge sorgen wir dafür, dass du langfristig gut abgesichert in die Zukunft blickst. * Raum für Ideen: Deine Meinung zählt! Wir fördern kreative Impulse und laden dich ein, aktiv an der Weiterentwicklung von Reneo mitzuwirken. * Raum für Gesundheit & Lifestyle: Du hast die Wahl zwischen unseren Sportangeboten (z. B. Urban Sports Club) oder erhältst Lunch-Gutscheine für deine Mittagspause. * Raum für Gemeinschaft: Regelmäßige Frühstücke, Team-Aktivitäten und unsere Sommer- sowie Weihnachtsfeier bringen alle zusammen.