VP, Global Infrastructure Services

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive global infrastructure strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives, growth plans, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across all global locations (datacenters, cloud environments, edge computing).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, trends, and vendors to continuously improve infrastructure capabilities and drive competitive advantage.
• Develop long-term infrastructure roadmaps, including budgeting, resource planning, and risk management.

• Accelerate and optimize the company's cloud adoption strategy (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), managing relationships with hyperscale cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Design and manage robust hybrid cloud architectures that seamlessly integrate on-premise and cloud resources.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native principles and serverless architectures where appropriate.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of a high-performance, secure, and reliable global network infrastructure (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, 5G/private networks).
• Ensure robust connectivity for all manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, corporate offices, and remote users worldwide.
• Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) where beneficial.
• Data Center & Edge Computing:
• Strategically manage and optimize existing global data center footprints, including consolidation and modernization efforts.
• Develop and implement edge computing strategies to support real-time processing needs for manufacturing, IoT, and other critical operational technologies.

• Collaborate closely with the CISO to embed security into all infrastructure designs and operations.
• Ensure the implementation of robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability solutions across all critical infrastructure components.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies relevant to infrastructure.

• Drive operational efficiency through infrastructure automation (Infrastructure as Code - IaC), orchestration, and AI-driven operations (AIOps).
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for all infrastructure services.
• Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team of infrastructure architects, engineers, and operations specialists.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational rigor.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with key technology partners.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
• Partner effectively with other senior IT leaders (CIO, CISO, Head of Applications), R&D, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and other business units to understand their infrastructure needs and deliver solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's Degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure leadership roles, with at least 5-7 years in a global CTO, VP, or equivalent senior leadership position for a large enterprise (

• Proven track record in a manufacturing or technology hardware product environment, understanding the unique challenges of operational technology (OT) integration with IT.
• Extensive experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and strong familiarity with others.
• Experience managing large-scale global networks, data centers, and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in an infrastructure context.
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing diverse global teams.
• Technical Acumen:
• Expertise in modern cloud architectures, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, SDN, SD-WAN, and network security.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Understanding of data management and storage technologies, including big data infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure considerations is a significant plus.
• Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how technology enables business outcomes.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment.
• High level of integrity and ethics.

• The opportunity to shape the global technology infrastructure of a leading multi-billion-dollar technology manufacturer.
• A challenging and rewarding role with significant impact on the company's success.
• Competitive executive compensation package, including equity and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

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