Summary:
This role is a senior leader within IT for overseeing the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide IT services that support the organization s business objectives. This position leads a diverse team in the design, implementation, and management of scalable and efficient enterprise solutions, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-centric culture.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Enterprise Services to align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT Professionals.
- Drive operational excellence through the establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify business needs, ensure seamless delivery of services, and drive organizational change management.
- Oversee vendor and partner relationships, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices for all IT enterprise services.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to maximize value and efficiency.
- Champion the adoption of new technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance the enterprise service portfolio.
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, stakeholders, and staff regarding service strategy, performance, and initiatives.
Required job skills:
- Experience in administering cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications, ie.. Azure or AWS.
- In depth knowledge of Microsoft products, including Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365, Entra and SharePoint.
- Experience with tools for MDM, SSO, Email Security, Privilege Management or similar.
- Experience with database management, such as MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Understanding of system monitoring processes and best practices.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced open environment.
- Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly to a high level of proficiency.
- Understanding of information security principles and best practices including network level and endpoint protection mechanisms.
- Previous experience with providing 24 X 7 mission critical support.
- Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment (as well as external vendors and service providers) to ensure expectations are properly established and that segregation and overlapping roles are identified and coordinated.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong customer service skills with high focus on customer satisfaction.
Minimum qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and or related role.
- 5+ years in a leadership role with direct responsibility for managing teams and budgets.
- Proven experience in developing and executing strategic plans for enterprise services.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements in enterprise operations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience with digital transformation, automation, and IT enterprise technology solutions is highly desirable.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree and or Certifications in related fields preferred.
Travel: Up to twice annually to US offices.
Physical Demands: Office environment.