Head Datacentre

About the Role

• This is a leadership role within IT and in this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of IT Infrastructure for the MGrow Client.
• You will partner with business IT teams to plan and execute projects and provide technology support in aid of implementing business strategy.
• You will be supported by an outsourced team of technology professionals from a reputed technology partner, and will be responsible for managing this outsourced team and ensure delivery.
• This position requires high level of energy, proactiveness and excellent communication skills with a strong track record of success in executing projects within timelines and budgets, leading IT teams to consistent
• overachievement.
• This is a great career opportunity for someone who is looking for meaningful exposure in multiple sectors and a change to impact the business

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

Datacenter Operations:

• Experience of having worked on large, global IT infrastructure deployment programs including preparing for go-live and supporting the immediate post go-live period
• ITILv3 certification is a plus
• IT infrastructure knowledge
• Deep understanding of IBM AIX , Storage , backup , Virtualization
• Study existing technology landscape and define infrastructure strategy considering future growth
• Design the HA / DR strategies for datacenter infrastructure, set up processes, services, and tools around the same.
• Oversee build of the environment.
• Leverage appropriate IT services and validate the environment to ensure that it meets all security and compliance controls

Other Responsibilities

• Manage key stake holders across businesses
• Manage technology vendor and manage SLAs for all infrastructure related services
• Manage overall IT infrastructure budget

QUALIFICATION

• Educational Qualification: BE (Computer/ Electronics Engg. Or equivalent) / MCA. MBA would be an added advantage.
• Professional Certifications (I.e., PMP, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, Cisco, ITIL, Security Certifications (NIST, ISO 27001) is an added advantage
• 10 – 15 years experience in managing large scale IT infrastructure (i.e., Management of
• Server, Data Center, Cloud etc.)
• Applicants with experience in managing overall IT infrastructure services for multi country / multi location manufacturing environment would be ideal for this role.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Prior experience in transitioning and managing large IT infrastructure is required
• Excellent communication, planning & execution skills
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills
• Ability to partner and influence business stakeholders
• Should be able to drive initiatives and lead internal & external team
• Should be proactive & self-motivated
• Should have the ability to solve problems and manage crisis situations
• Good analytical & decision making skills