IT Operations Lead | GCC | Individual Contributor | Gurgaon

Michael Page; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative culture in Gurugram

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior IT leader to shape and execute the global IT strategy across operations, vendors, and growth initiatives. The role requires steering cybersecurity programs, enterprise infrastructure, and technology growth in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

You will manage Microsoft 365 suite, governance, and incident response, partner with senior stakeholders, and scale IT teams for expansion, acquisitions, and new offices in the Indo-Pacific region.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT operations, infrastructure and security leadership.
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• Experience managing IT for global or multi-location organizations.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint and endpoint management.
• Proven ability to set IT policy, security standards and compliance across regions.
• Skilled in vendor negotiations, procurement and budget oversight.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• 15+ years of experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Technology Support.
• Oversee worldwide IT infrastructure, networks, hardware, AV systems, and endpoint management.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, risk assessments, vulnerability audits, and incident response.
• Establish and enforce global IT policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Lead technology procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and budget oversight.
• Serve as the highest escalation point for IT support, troubleshooting, and employee enablement.
• Evaluate and implement scalable technologies to support new offices, acquisitions, and global expansion.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Vendor management

Budget oversight

Cybersecurity governance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

SharePoint

Copilot

Endpoint management

Network security

Job description

• Lead global IT strategy, cybersecurity & technology growth.
• Build a global IT function across operations, vendors & strategy.

About Our Client

The employer is a leading Indo-Pacific strategic advisory firm that helps global organizations succeed at the intersection of business, technology, and public policy.

Job Description

• Develop and execute the global IT strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Oversee worldwide IT infrastructure, networks, hardware, AV systems, and endpoint management.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint, Copilot, and related platforms.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, risk assessments, vulnerability audits, and incident response.
• Establish and enforce global IT policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Manage user access, permissions, data protection, and regulatory compliance across regions.
• Lead technology procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and budget oversight.
• Serve as the highest escalation point for IT support, troubleshooting, and employee enablement.
• Evaluate and implement scalable technologies to support new offices, acquisitions, and global expansion.

The Successful Applicant

• 15+ years of experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Technology Support.
• Proven track record managing IT environments for global or multi-location organizations.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint, Copilot, and endpoint management.
• Deep knowledge of network infrastructure, Wi-Fi, firewalls, access controls, and security frameworks.
• Experience leading cybersecurity programs, compliance initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in vendor management, technology procurement, contract negotiation, and budget oversight.
• Hands‑on problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Strategic leader capable of aligning technology investments with business growth objectives.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, approachable style and experience training senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment while building and scaling high‑performing IT teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package in line with the market standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive and collaborative work culture in the Gurugram office.