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Michael Pitra

Critic · DISC type C
Head of IT Infrastructure Trench Group at Trench Group
📍 Austria

As the Head of Global IT Infrastructure for Trench Group, Michael Pitra leverages over 35 years of IT experience, specializing in identity management and enterprise operations. He holds an MBA and a Dipl. -Ing. degree and has successfully led major transitional projects, including the companys IT carve-out from Siemens Energy.

Outside of his technical role, Michael is passionate about teamwork and building strong professional relationships. He participates in team activities like the Linz Marathon relay and enjoys corporate team-building events such as cooking classes. He deeply values the personal connections he has with colleagues across different company locations.

Unique fact: Michael led the migration of all company identities during a major transition without a single hour of lost manufacturing time.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of IT Infrastructure Trench Group
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austria
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Precise
Objective Thinker
ROI Driven

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Leading Change
He is passionate about leading change, fostering agile organizations, and shaping corporate culture through programs like the company's Value Ambassador initiative.
Seamless IT Transitions
He successfully managed the complex IT infrastructure separation from Siemens Energy, rebuilding the entire Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) system in four months.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Head of IT Infrastructure Trench Group
Trench Group
10-2016 - 2-2026
Manager Information Technology
Trench Austria GmbH
7-2015 - 9-2016
Manager Scheduling Department
Trench Austria GmbH
12-2013 - 6-2015
Manager Planning & Organization
Trench Austria GmbH
11-2008 - 3-2011
Senior Solution Engineer
Mindbreeze Software GmbH
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Media appearances

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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
LIMAK
1993 - 2008
Dipl.-Ing.
Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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