VDI Technical Product owner

Bridgestone Americas; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior VDI Architect in Bengaluru to lead design, implementation, and optimization of VDI across multi-cloud environments including Citrix, Microsoft W365/AVD, and AWS. You will own roadmaps, drive cost-efficient, scalable solutions, and mentor a team of engineers.

The role requires 7+ years in VDI, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Bachelor's degree in CS/IT with relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing VDI; 5+ years designing and implementing large VDI solutions
• Proficient in Citrix, Microsoft W365/AVD, and AWS
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT; related certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize VDI solutions across multi-cloud environments (Citrix, W365/AVD, AWS)
• Create and maintain roadmap and business case for corporate VDI ecosystem
• Serve as technical lead during projects and critical incidents
• Ensure cost efficiency and scalability of VDI deployments
• Develop and promote best practices for deployment, management, and security
• Drive innovation in VDI tech and maintain comprehensive documentation

Skills

VDI leadership

Citrix

Microsoft W365/AVD

AWS

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Relevant certifications

Tools

Citrix

Microsoft W365/AVD

AWS

Job description

• Design and Implementation: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VDI solutions across multi-cloud environments, including Citrix, Microsoft VDI (W365 AVD), and AWS.
  
• Roadmapping: create and maintain the roadmap and business case/investment plan for the corporate VDI ecosystem.
  
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for VDI projects and during critical incidents, providing guidance and mentorship to the team of engineers.
  
• Cost Efficiency and Scalability: Ensure VDI solutions are cost-effective and scalable to meet the needs of the organization.
  
• Best Practices: Develop and promote best practices for VDI deployment, management, and security.
  
• Innovation: Drive innovation in VDI technology, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements.
  
• Documentation: ensure that a comprehensive documentation of VDI environments, configurations, and procedures is maintained by the the team of engineers.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VDI solutions across multi-cloud environments, including Citrix, Microsoft VDI (W365 AVD), and AWS.
  
• Roadmapping: create and maintain the roadmap and business case/investment plan for the corporate VDI ecosystem.
  
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for VDI projects and during critical incidents, providing guidance and mentorship to the team of engineers.
  
• Cost Efficiency and Scalability: Ensure VDI solutions are cost-effective and scalable to meet the needs of the organization.
  
• Best Practices: Develop and promote best practices for VDI deployment, management, and security.
  
• Innovation: Drive innovation in VDI technology, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements.
  
• Documentation: ensure that a comprehensive documentation of VDI environments, configurations, and procedures is maintained by the the team of engineers.
  

Qualifications

• Experience: at least 7 years in managing VDI with minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing large VDI solutions-
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Citrix, Microsoft W365/AVD, and AWS.
  
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
  
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
  

Recommended certifications

• Certifications: Citrix Certified Expert (CCE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect.