Head IT Infrastructure - Senior Manager

Responsibilities :

As the Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for leading the implementation and operations of the organization's technology backbone—including MS Azure cloud, network and server services, telephony, service monitoring, user support / help desk (M365 for End User Computing), client management, storage, backup, and related software.

This role requires strong leadership in enterprise infrastructure and operations, with a focus on delivering robust, secure, and scalable platforms that enable business applications, AI-driven solutions, and the future data platform.

You will manage a global delivery organization and drive innovation, operational excellence, and security in partnership with Digital Architecture, Digital Operations, and Information Security functions. The position requires a balance of technical depth and operational leadership, ensuring the infrastructure supports the organization's digital strategy and business growth through resilient, reliable, and audit-ready services.

Key responsibilities :

• Infrastructure Leadership & Governance
• Lead the global IT Infrastructure team across multiple countries, managing a distributed workforce in six locations.
• Oversee planning, project management, and implementation of infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure in line with enterprise architecture, standards, and governance.
• Provide strategic vision for infrastructure services, leveraging innovation and emerging technologies to deliver business value.
• Ensure high availability, integrity, and security across all IT infrastructure.
• Manage service delivery through managed service providers, driving SLA adherence, cost efficiency, agility, and governance.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships that support organizational objectives.
• Service Delivery & User Experience
• Champion service excellence and client-centricity, delivering high-quality user experiences.
• Enable a seamless digital workplace through M365 and modern support models.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, cost optimization, and service quality enhancements.
• Ensure operational excellence and KPI compliance, with a strong focus on observability, performance optimization, and proactive service management.
• IT Operations
• Streamline IT operations via automation, standardization, and agile delivery practices.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge bases.
• Enable self-service through guided flows, knowledge articles, and ITSM platforms to reduce support overhead and empower users.
• Implement robust asset management for accurate tracking and lifecycle governance of IT resources.
• Drive metrics-based performance using dashboards and analytics for continuous improvement.
• Embed best practices across incident, change, and problem management.
• Technology Enablement
• Deliver scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure using M365, MS Azure, and modern technologies—ready for AI-driven workloads and next-gen data platforms.
• Evaluate and integrate best-in-class technologies and partners to achieve strategic goals.
• Provide hands-on leadership for complex implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting, with a focus on automation.
• Design and lead disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, including highly available server / network architectures and storage systems.
• Strengthen security through unified monitoring, access control, multi-factor authentication, and policy-driven safeguards—ensuring end-to-end protection.
• Collaboration
• Collaborate with Digital Architecture, Application Development, Security, and Operations teams to ensure infrastructure enables enterprise-wide capabilities.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture and business system planning, assessing cost, feasibility, and alignment with business goals.
• Financial Management
• Own and manage the budget for infrastructure operations and transformation, ensuring cost control and value delivery.

Requirements :

We are seeking candidates with :

Skills Required

Storage Management, Ms Azure, M365, Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Itil