Michael Owens

Head of IT and Development @P B Group

Bonn, DE

Lead and oversee the IT department, managing a team of skilled professionals.• Foster collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth within the team.• Delegate tasks, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance evaluations.• Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and programmers.• Evaluate and select external partners for specific projects.• Ensure seamless communication and alignment between in-house and external teams.• Develop and manage the IT budget, considering hardware, software, licenses, and infrastructure costs.• Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource allocation.• Align budgetary decisions with organizational goals and priorities.• Design and maintain an efficient IT organizational structure.• Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines within the department.• Streamline processes, workflows, and communication channels.• Assess the suitability of Microsoft Business Central for the organization’s financial and operational needs.• Oversee the implementation process, including customization, integration, and user training.• Leverage Business Central’s features for financial management, supply chain, and business intelligence.• Evaluate the potential of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for process automation, data analytics, and reporting.• Lead the adoption of Power Platform across departments.• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify use cases and drive successful implementations.