IT Data Center Manager

• Operation, monitoring and maintenance of the data center components, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security of IT / OT infrastructure.
• Enable the Data Center standards globally and be responsible for regional DCs.
• Act as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for any IT technical infrastructure related topics at the Visp site for external IT service providers and the central infrastructure team.
• Engage as SPOC with local site mechanical service teams (electrical, facilities, fire, security, cooling, etc.) to maintain operational readiness of the data center facilities in Visp.
• Assign and govern work to team of Data Center Operations staff.
• Define the Data Center strategy globally and roadmap based on the needs of organization.
• Define cabling and labeling standards with an installation concept & define type of cable
• Develop and test the technical disaster recovery plan for the site and refresh it periodically.
• Manage the life cycle of IT infrastructure assets and associated risks.
• Plan and oversee data center expansions or migrations, including capacity planning and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvements, standardization, and automation of infrastructure systems.
• Maintain the consistency and maintainability of existing infrastructure environments through well-documented standards and procedures.
• Ensure adherence with security and compliance policies and procedures within the IT infrastructure scope.
• Monitor data center performance and troubleshoot issues, implementing solutions to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in data center management, recommending improvements and innovations to enhance operations.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Relevant working / residency permit or Swiss / EU-Citizenship required.
• Master`s degree in IT and 5-10 years of work experience in large , multi-national organizations , in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems.
• Advanced technical experience with VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Linux Server, Storage and Backup.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security hardening and best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP) are a plus.
• Experience leading data center projects, including expansions, migrations, and upgrades, with strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to data center operations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
• Proven experience with simplification and standardization of infrastructure.
• English fluency is required and good level of German would be preferrable.

It Manager • Basel and NW Switzerland, CH