Job Title: EU Tech Lead
Location: Hybrid, Coimbra Portugal
Others: Competitive salary + benefits
Join one of Europe's largest B2B used vehicle remarketing business!
At BCA Europe, we’re altogether, more. More than just a vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, the backbone of the automotive supply chain.
The Tech Lead, FTL will act as the dedicated IT resource supporting the Transportation business across all platforms and applications. This role will ensure operational IT support, facilitate system improvements, and align technology initiatives with business objectives. The Tech Lead will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance system capabilities, optimize integrations, and support IT operations within transportation business. It is a plus for the candidate to have experience in transport reporting systems.
Role Accountabilities:
Operational IT Support
* Provide day-to-day IT support for transportation management systems (TMS) and related applications, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
* Manage and support critical FT&L systems including Bosch Cargo Objects (TMS), Business Central, Continia, FCM (Fleet Control Monitoring), eCMR, and related integrations.
* Ensure IT FTL solutions comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards.
Project Support & Coordination
* Assist in IT and system-related projects, providing guidance on implementation and improvement, and ensuring strong project governance.
* Work with Enterprise applications and Product teams to streamline system integrations, ensuring smooth data exchange between internal solutions & platforms.
Business and IT alignment
* Act as the primary IT contact for the FT&L business, ensuring technology supports strategic business objectives while maintaining governance over system changes.
* Actively engage with IT peers and FT&L leadership to support strategic discussions and technical decision-making.
Knowledge and Experience:
* Strong background in IT operations, system support, and application management within a logistics or transportation environment.
* Ideally experience with TMS platforms (Bosch Cargo Objects as an example), knowledge of ERP and fleet management systems.
* Proven ability to manage integrations and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to deliver IT solutions.
* Familiarity with IT governance, change management, and vendor relationship management.
* Project management experience with a focus on process improvement and business alignment.
* Fluent in English
Key Competencies:
* Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, system integrations, and software applications.
* Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving IT challenges in a dynamic environment.
* Project Coordination: Capable of managing IT initiatives and collaborating across teams to drive successful implementations.
* Knowledge of incident management, change management, and problem management processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills to engage with business and IT teams, bridging the gap between technical solutions and business requirements.
* A self-motivated, hands-on, people focused, who can drive lasting change through effective
* communication, both written and verbal.
* Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to present data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.