Lead IT

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Malt is Europe's leading freelancing platform with one clear mission: to give people the freedom to choose who they work with. Co-founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet, with Alexandre Fretti as o-CEO from 2022 to 2024, Malt is a tech company with a human approach that helps companies and freelancers make the perfect match.

Malt is a marketplace that embraces a community of over 700,000 freelancers and over 70,000 clients, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations. More than just a connector, our marketplace streamlines freelancer-client communications, simplifies administrative and legal tasks, expedites invoicing and payments, and so much more.

We are all about giving both freelancers and companies choice and added peace of mind, so that every experience on Malt is nothing less than (inter)stellar. The launch of Malt Strategy in 2023 enabled Malt to broaden its scope by offering the expertise of a network of top independent consultants and transition managers, to better support companies from the strategy to the implementation of ambitious projects.

✨ Malt is also…

- a tech company with a human approach

- a company with a strong culture fueled by 700 Malters from 40+ nationalities, working from 9 countries all around Europe - Germany, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Spain, France, Netherlands, Nordic countries, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

- committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where every employee can thrive both personally and professionally

- committed to equality and diversity (50% of People managers are women)

- a company with strong career path policies allowing all Malters to develop and grow equally

- backed by renowned investors including ISAI, Serena, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs and BPI France

Join us on Planet Malt, we need you to help us write this next chapter! 🪐

At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Explore your future career 🔭

As a Lead IT, you will be responsible for supervising and leading a technical team in charge of managing IT infrastructures and resolving technical issues. You will provide technical expertise, coordinate IT projects, ensure the smooth functioning of systems, and guarantee data security. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments to meet the company's IT and audiovisual needs. Active management skills are required, as well as on the ground tasks alongside your team.

Key responsibilities ✨

• Management: Supervise the Corporate IT team: Lead and mentor a team of 4 IT Support administrators and/or interns. Allocate tasks, set goals, and monitor progress. Provide technical guidance and advice to resolve complex issues. Participate in day-to-day operations, handle tickets, and address user issues as required, like other team members.
• Project Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand IT requirements and needs. Develop project plans, define milestones, and deadlines. Monitor project progress and manage resources efficiently. Provide visibility to stakeholders as required.
• IT Infrastructure: Oversee the management of Cloud services, networks, and operating systems. Ensure the availability and reliability of IT infrastructures. Evaluate hardware and software needs and recommend improvements when necessary.
• Data Security: Implement security measures to protect company data in collaboration with the Cybersecurity team. Supervise backup and disaster recovery procedures. Manage access permissions and security controls.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to internal users, troubleshoot issues, and respond to assistance requests. Train users on the usage of systems and software.
• Finance Management: Oversee the IT department's budget, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with the finance team to manage IT-related financial processes, such as procurement and vendor management. Provide financial reports and analysis to management for decision-making.
• Audiovisual: Ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment and systems across all sites, and especially on the new HQ. Coordinate audiovisual requirements for company events, meetings, and presentations. Collaborate with external vendors to source audiovisual equipment and services as needed.

About you 🧑‍🚀

• Proven professional experience as a team leader or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong technical skills in IT infrastructure management and data security.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems, networks, and databases.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
• A team player with a strong aptitude for cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of finance management principles, and audiovisual technologies is needed
• Fluent speaker in French and English

How to join the mission? 🚀

• Screening with Chloé our Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer your questions (30 to 45 minutes)
• Interview with Virginie , our Head of Real Estate & Workplace Services to discuss your experience and the role in more detail (60 minutes)
• Technical Interview with the IT squad (60 minutes)
• Final interview with a C-Level to discuss Malt’s long term vision

Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally 💫

- Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other new joiners at our office in Paris

- Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options 

- Lunch vouchers (legal benefit): €9/day on your Swile card

- Transportation (legal benefit): 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)

- Healthcare insurance (legal benefit) 

- RTT: From 8 to 12 days off per year

- Sports: Company participation to a Gymlib membership

- Malt sabbatical: Every three years, all Malters are entitled to a one month fully paid sabbatical leave

- Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow

- Remote work: Hybrid policy balancing on-site and home office

- Team building events organized every year

Ready? Get your ticket to Malt 🪐