Associate Director - IT

Elanco Innovation And Alliance Centre; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Innovation And Alliance Centre is seeking an Associate Director - IT to lead our Infrastructure Operations team. You will oversee a hybrid cloud environment, spanning on-prem VMware and public clouds, while steering a culture of automation and DevOps.

The role requires a strategic leader who can mentor engineers, shape the infrastructure roadmap, and partner with vendors and stakeholders to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure IT services across global operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role managing infrastructure operations teams.
• Extensive hands-on experience with hybrid cloud technologies (Azure, GCP, or VMware).
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
• Solid DevOps understanding and enterprise infrastructure exposure.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and project facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of global hybrid infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and architectural decisions.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate on Sprint planning and execution.
• Contribute to infrastructure roadmap and modernization.
• Manage vendor relationships and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Hybrid cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

ITIL

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

VMware

Job description

Your Role: Associate Director - IT

Elanco is seeking a dynamic and technically strong Associate Director to lead our Infrastructure Operations team. 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.

Your 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure operations.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Good to have Professional certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks like ITIL.
• Experience with facilitation and co-ordination of projects

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role managing infrastructure operations teams.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with hybrid cloud technologies, including deep technical knowledge of one of these technologies Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or VMware.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
• A solid understanding of DevOps principles and how to apply them in an enterprise infrastructure context.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to lead technical troubleshooting efforts.
• A self-driven and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: India, Bangalore

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!