DGM-IT Operations- Infrastructure-20+ Years - Navi Mumbai

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India seeks an experienced Head of IT Corporate IT Services to steer strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT governance and digital transformation in a large financial services environment. Location: Chennai / Navi Mumbai.

15–20 years of IT leadership experience with GCC exposure is required. Responsibilities include defining multi-year strategy, owning hybrid cloud, IT operations, IAM/PAM, and regulatory governance while collaborating with senior

Qualifications

• 15–20 years IT leadership experience in financial services/banking.
• 7+ years in senior IT leadership roles.
• GCC environment exposure with Corporate IT and Service Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year Corporate IT strategy and digital roadmap.
• Own IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud, networks, data centers, ITSM and DR/BCP.
• Lead information security, IAM/PAM, threat monitoring and incident response.
• Drive IT governance, risk, compliance and regulatory controls.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Information security

IT governance

Digital transformation

Hybrid cloud

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

CISSP

CISM

Job description

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. 15-20 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.

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