Sr. Technical Specialist (176500)

Colgate Palmolive; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel - up to 10% of time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is seeking a Sr. Technical Specialist to support IT operations across India, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. This on-site role focuses on end-user requests, hardware refreshes, asset management, and vendor coordination.

The position requires 5–6 years of IT infrastructure experience, a BE or BSc IT, and readiness to travel. ITIL certification is desirable, with exposure to Windows Server and Cisco networking.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in IT infrastructure support.
• Graduation in BE Telecommunication or BSc IT preferred.
• Willing to travel within India.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement hardware refreshes for IT infrastructure.
• Manage IT assets, including renewals and disposal.
• Coordinate with vendors and support contracts.
• Ensure SOX-compliance and IT infra checklists.
• Support IT projects and security initiatives.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Windows Server

Network troubleshooting

Asset management

Vendor coordination

Education

BE Telecommunication

BSc IT

Tools

Cisco devices

Backup systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Technical Specialist (176500)

Requisition ID176500-Posted10/09/2026-Information Technology-India-Maharashtra-Mumbai-Colgate-Palmolive-Travel - up to 10% of time-On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176500 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

This position is an IT infrastructure role based in Mumbai, India, responsible for supporting IT operations across India, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. The position involves managing end-user requests, hardware refreshes, asset management, and vendor coordination. It requires ensuring IT infrastructure compliance and supporting various IT projects and security initiatives without direct people management responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement timely hardware refreshes for servers, switches, and wireless equipment.
• Manage IT assets, including lease renewals, quarterly reconciliations, and proper retirement or disposal of fixed assets.
• Support India and Philippines Town Halls, new warehouse setups, and plant/warehouse expansions or relocations.
• Coordinate IT vendor and support contracts, budgeting processes, and vendor-driven project implementations.
• Ensure compliance with IT infrastructure checklists, audit requirements, and full SOX compliance standards.
• Provide guidance to on contract support engineers and coordinate with specialized Global Information Technology (GIT) teams.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 to 6 years of preferred work experience in IT infrastructure support.

Minimum degree requirement of any graduate, with BE (Telecommunication) or BSc (IT) preferred. 1

Prior experience in IT infrastructure support and ability to travel to locations in India

Preferred Qualifications

ITIL and project management certification is desirable

Basic knowledge of Windows Server and Windows Operating Systems

Understanding of server backup management, including tape library backups.

Familiarity with IT asset lease-out processes

Basic network infrastructure troubleshooting involving Cisco products.

Lift principles applicable - Cultivating Trust and Commit to impact

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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