Elanco - Associate Director - VMware

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a talented team that oversees our hybrid cloud environment, spanning on-premises VMware and public cloud platforms like Azure and GCP.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven leader with a passion for automation, a solid understanding of DevOps culture, and the ability to provide expert technical oversight for day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership & Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of infrastructure engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Operational Excellence : Oversee the day-to-day operations of our global hybrid infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our systems.
• Technical Oversight : Provide hands-on technical guidance, acting as a senior escalation point for complex issues and architectural decisions across VMware, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Automation & Efficiency : Drive the strategy and execution of automation initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve operational efficiency.
• DevOps Collaboration : Work with team on Sprint planning and execution
• Strategic Planning : Contribute to the infrastructure roadmap, influencing technology selection and modernization efforts to meet future business needs.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management : Manage relationships with key technology vendors and communicate effectively with business stakeholders on performance, projects, and incidents.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Elanco is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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