AVP- IT Operations - 20+ Years - Chennai

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India seeks a Head of IT Operations Infrastructure to lead Corporate IT strategy, security, governance, and digital transformation in a large financial services environment. 15+ years of IT leadership experience preferred; location in Chennai with Navi Mumbai exposure.

Role focuses on infrastructure, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across India and Japan, driving service delivery and strategic partnerships with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in financial services/banking.
• GCC exposure with Corporate IT and Service Delivery structures.
• Strong expertise across IT infrastructure, production operations, information security, and cybersecurity.
• Experience designing GCC IT architecture with Corporate IT boundaries.
• Experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, governance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year Corporate IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
• Own IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud, networks, data centers, production operations, ITSM, SLA governance, DR/BCP.
• Lead information security and cybersecurity initiatives including IAM/PAM, threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Drive IT governance, risk management, compliance, policies, controls, and regulatory requirements as the 1st Line owner.
• Oversee enterprise applications, system integrations, technology vendors, and service providers.
• Partner with senior leadership and global IT teams to align with technology, security, governance, and business objectives.

Skills

IT leadership

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

IT governance

DR/BCP

Hybrid cloud

IAM/PAM

Regulatory risk management

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's/MBA preferred

Job description

Head IT Operations Infrastructure - 15+ Years - Chennai

Hiring an experienced Head of IT – Corporate IT Services to lead Corporate IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital transformation within a large financial services environment.

Location: Chennai / Navi Mumbai
Experience: 15–20 Years

Your Future Employer: A leading global financial institution offering an opportunity to lead Corporate IT Services within a large GCC environment, working closely with senior leadership and global technology stakeholders across India and Japan.

Responsibilities

1. Define and execute the multi-year Corporate IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap, aligned with global technology objectives.
2. Own IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud, networks, data centers, production operations, ITSM, SLA governance, and DR/BCP.
3. Lead information security and cybersecurity initiatives including IAM/PAM, threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
4. Drive IT governance, risk management, compliance, policies, controls, and regulatory requirements as the 1st Line owner.
5. Oversee enterprise applications, system integrations, technology vendors, and service providers.
6. Partner with senior leadership and global IT teams to ensure alignment with technology, security, governance, and business objectives.

Requirements

1. 20+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably within financial services / banking, with 7+ years in senior IT leadership.
2. Proven experience working within a GCC environment, preferably with exposure to Corporate IT and Service Delivery structures.
3. Strong expertise across IT infrastructure, production operations, information security, and cybersecurity.
4. Mandatory experience designing GCC IT architecture with appropriate Corporate IT and Service Delivery information boundaries.
5. Strong experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, regulatory examinations, governance, and risk management.
6. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related technical field; Master's/MBA preferred.

What is in it for you

1. Opportunity to lead Corporate IT Services within a global financial institution.
2. High visibility and direct engagement with senior leadership and global technology stakeholders.
3. Drive large-scale IT strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
4. Lead critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, and IT operations.
5. Opportunity to work across India, Japan, and global technology teams.
6. Build and strengthen IT capabilities within a growing GCC environment.

Profile Keywords

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