Senior Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations
- Military veterans preferred
2024-09-13 Cambrex
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Charles City Iowa 50616 United States
Cambrex
Senior Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations
US-IA-Charles City
Job ID: 2024-3907 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Information Technology Cambrex - Charles City
Overview
The Senior Director, IT Infrastructure and Operations is responsible for leading and managing Cambrex's global IT infrastructure and operations. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's information systems, networks, IT infrastructure and cloud applications to support business objectives and ensure operational excellence. This role will also be part of the IT Leadership Team and plays a crucial part in shaping Cambrex's technological future while ensuring robust and secure IT operations.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in the management, development, and networking of Cambrex's information systems network, infrastructure, servers, server-based applications, cloud-based applications, SaaS, database maintenance, storage backups and recovery.
Lead and develop the IT infrastructure engineering team providing mentorship, guidance and professional development opportunities.
Manage the relationship and delivery metrics for the outsourced IT operations, cloud, networking and support services teams,
Lead Information Management initiatives for design, documentation, implementation, integration, and configuration of new or revised hardware, software, policies, and procedures to enhance and support defined business requirements.
Develop and manage the budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Collaborate closely with the head of IT Cybersecurity and their team to understand and implement cyber related improvements via application tools and hardware.
Collaborate and partner with other IT leaders across value streams and business stakeholders to align infrastructure and operations initiatives with overall business strategy.
Manage IT software and support purchases, agreements, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with company goals.
Implement enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity solutions to minimize operational risks in collaboration with head of IT Data Governance.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including data privacy and security requirements.
Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance of IT systems.
Develop and manage the infrastructure and operations budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, networking, cybersecurity, and IT service management
Experience with enterprise-level IT systems and applications
Experience managing a Managed Service Provider contracted relationship
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
ITIL, CISSP, or other relevant certifications are a plus
This role reports directly to the Chief Information Officer and plays a crucial part in shaping Cambrex's technological future while ensuring robust and secure IT operations.
