IT Infrastructure Director – W/M – Long Term Contract

LA FRANCAISE DES JEUX; Vitrolles; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une entreprise de jeux innovante recherche un Directeur des infrastructures IT pour superviser les opérations d'infrastructure de la loterie. Vous gérerez 42 membres de l'équipe et travaillerez sur des solutions cloud hybrides. Ce rôle clé exige une expérience significative dans la gestion d'équipes multidisciplinaires et d'importants budgets. Rejoignez-nous pour façonner le futur des jeux en ligne et de la loterie.

Prestations

Impact significatif sur l'infrastructure clé

Possibilité d'extension à des niveaux supérieurs

Qualifications

• Vous avez une connaissance approfondie de l'infrastructure IT.
• Vous maîtrisez les stratégies d'infrastructure alignées avec les exigences commerciales.
• Vous êtes capable de gérer des budgets et des investissements de grande envergure.

Responsabilités

• Gérer les opérations et la stratégie des infrastructures IT.
• Surveiller la réussite et la conformité des projets d'infrastructure.
• Assurer la liaison avec les fournisseurs stratégiques.

Connaissances

Connaissance des infrastructures IT

Gestion de budget

Compétences en automatisation

Gestion des équipes multidisciplinaires

Fluency in French and English

Formation

Expérience minimum de 10 ans dans un rôle similaire

Outils

Outils de gestion des opérations IT

IaaS, PaaS

Virtualisation et containerisation

Solutions Cloud hybrides

Description du poste

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IT Infrastructure Director – W/M – Long Term Contract

Apply remote type Hybride locations VITROLLES time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR101276

We are looking for an IT infrastructure Director to support the VP Lottery Infrastructure in his role in a context where FDJ United is developing its activities in two sectors:

• The Lottery, involving lottery operations in France,
• Online Betting & Gaming, a new activity primarily involving the recently acquired Kindred company.

Since games are based on IT solutions, IT plays a critical and strategic role in a lottery and gaming company. Reporting directly to the VP Lottery Infrastructure, you will oversee 42 team members across three infrastructure teams, including 4 direct reports. Your role involves managing IT infrastructure operations and strategy, ensuring platforms are scalable, resilient, and automated to meet business needs.

Your daily responsibilities:

Let’s embark together on your future missions!

You will serve as the Lottery Infrastructure Operations Deputy, providing support to the VP head of this entity.

Aligned with the Group's development strategy and based on an analysis of business needs and major IT trends, you will:

• Infrastructure Strategy: propose, validate, and implement strategies.
• Transformation Plan: execute the necessary actions to achieve the set objectives.
• Execute and Operate: source, contract, operate, and communicate effectively.

You will ensure resilient and future-ready infrastructures by focusing on automation and agility through the following:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), No Code, and Low Code: Spearheading automation initiatives to optimize system management.
• Cloud Hybrid Solutions: Supporting the adoption of hybrid cloud environments while guiding infrastructure development towards a product-oriented approach that aligns with business requirements.
• Standardization & Automation: Advocating for CI/CD and infrastructure automation to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will manage cost allocation, oversee usage governance across all Cloud solutions (public, private, hybrid), and support migration projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Product & Service Modeling: Integrate standard reports and cost indicators to create analytics processes that connect infrastructure to business usage.
• Projective Sizing Modeling: Predict capacity requirements with predictive models.
• Reporting & Alerting: Develop efficient processes to monitor performance and costs in real time.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies and industry standards, proactively managing risks and enforcing security protocols.

Managing over 30,000 connection points and the FDJ LAN, you will design robust and scalable networks that cater to both local (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN):

• LAN & WAN Differentiation: Implement strategies for efficient and secure communications in local and extended networks.
• Interconnection Studies: Conduct studies on the evolution of Group connectivity, including inter-site WAN connections and commercial agencies.
• Optimization & Security: Manage network automation projects, ensuring resilience and security.

You will oversee teams managing daily operations (RUN) for optimal system performance:

• Incident & Problem Management: Create strategies to reduce risks, ensuring quick recovery and minimal downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Streamline processes for smooth coordination between operations and infrastructure updates.

You will develop the strategic vision for IT infrastructure, establishing clear KPIs and OKRs:

• Performance Monitoring: Guide teams to achieve measurable results aligned with business objectives.
• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure high service levels, cost optimization, and alignment with company goals.

You will manage the infrastructure budget, focusing on strategic investments (Cloud, automation tools, network solutions):

• OPEX & CAPEX Management: Track expenses and investments to ensure high ROI.
• Financial Reporting: Regularly update budget performance and adjust forecasts with governance teams.
• Cost Optimization: Find savings while ensuring high performance and availability.

You lead your teams to excellence:

• Mentorship: Foster growth with training, best practices, and innovation.
• Goal Setting & Performance Management: Set clear objectives and align them with organizational goals.

Why you should join the team:

• This is a high impact role on the key lottery infrastructure for FDJ United operation, with potential future extension at group level.
• You will contribute to building the future of the FDJ United Group IT infrastructure.

This position is made for you because…

We seek candidates with a strong technical foundation and strategic acumen.

• You have a minimum of 10 years in a similar role, preferably with international exposure.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, including IaaS, PaaS, virtualization, containerization, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• You have an experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and leading managers.
• You have the capability to define and execute infrastructure strategies aligned with business requirements.
• You are proficiency in managing large budgets and investments, optimizing costs, and delivering high ROI.
• You can manage third-party vendors and cross-functional relationships.
• You are familiar with ITIL frameworks and best practices for incident, change, and problem management.
• You are fluent in both, French and English

Like the employees of the FDJ Group, you have made your profession your passion—join us!

Persuadé que la diversité des profils est une force pour le collectif et un vecteur d’innovation, le groupe FDJ s’engage à lutter contre les discriminations et donne ainsi sa chance à toutes et tous.

Consultez nos engagements: Consultez nos engagements: https://www.groupefdj.com/diversite-et-inclusion/

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.