Lead, Infrastructure Lifecycle & Technical Debt

PT2 Misys Spain Sl - Sucursal Em Portugal (Portugal Branch Of Misys Spain Sl); Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working arrangements

Pension plan

Wellbeing program

Resumo da oferta

Finastra in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Lead, Infrastructure Lifecycle & Technical Debt to own the enterprise strategy and delivery for reducing infrastructure lifecycle risk and debt. You will work across technology teams to set priorities, govern delivery, and provide clear insight to leadership.

This role drives modernization to keep platforms secure, resilient, and aligned with business priorities, overseeing remediation, modernization, and decommissioning initiatives, while establishing

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Extensive leadership of large-scale infrastructure modernization projects.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Own the enterprise strategy, governance, and roadmap for infrastructure lifecycle and technical debt management.
• Identify and prioritize lifecycle risks and technical debt using business impact, security, resilience, and regulatory considerations.
• Drive remediation, modernization, and decommissioning initiatives with accountable technology owners.
• Oversee delivery across the portfolio, resolving dependencies and escalating risks where required.
• Establish reliable lifecycle data, metrics, and reporting to support investment and risk decisions.
• Advise technology leadership on priorities, progress, and residual infrastructure risk.

Conhecimentos

Infrastructure expertise

IT operations

Program management

Technical debt

Security and compliance

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Who are we? At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

The Lead, Infrastructure Lifecycle & Technical Debt owns the enterprise strategy and delivery for reducing infrastructure lifecycle risk and technical debt. This role drives modernization to keep platforms secure, supported, resilient, and aligned with business priorities. The role is to work across technology teams to set priorities, govern delivery, and provide clear insight to leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Own the enterprise strategy, governance, and roadmap for infrastructure lifecycle and technical debt management.
• Identify and prioritize lifecycle risks and technical debt using business impact, security, resilience, and regulatory considerations.
• Drive remediation, modernization, and decommissioning initiatives with accountable technology owners.
• Oversee delivery across the portfolio, resolving dependencies and escalating risks where required.
• Establish reliable lifecycle data, metrics, and reporting to support investment and risk decisions.
• Advise technology leadership on priorities, progress, and residual infrastructure risk.

Required skills and qualifications

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Deep experience in infrastructure, IT operations, technical program management, or technology transformation, with a proven track record of leading large‑scale, complex initiatives.
• Proven success leading enterprise lifecycle, modernization, or technical debt programs; financial services or regulated‑industry experience is preferred.

Technical and professional skills

• Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, technology lifecycle management, and infrastructure risk.
• Experience working across asset, configuration, architecture, security, vulnerability, and IT service management functions.
• Strong program management and analytical skills, including prioritization, portfolio oversight, and executive reporting.

Leadership and interpersonal skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
• Sound judgment and a proven ability to deliver outcomes in a matrixed organization.

What success looks like

Success in this role will be measured by: Reduced infrastructure technical debt and lifecycle risk. Timely delivery of prioritized remediation and modernization initiatives. Reliable data and reporting that support clear investment and risk decisions. A sustainable lifecycle management capability with clear ownership and accountability.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves. Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra. At Finastra, our team members are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re building an environment where bold ideas thrive, careers flourish, and innovation is a shared journey. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to shape the future or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering software solutions that redefine what’s possible in financial services. We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands‑on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications. You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future. Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting‑edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change. Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance. We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers. There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck‑in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area. Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives. Join us to supercharge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact. At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives. Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development. Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work. The company privacy policy can be found here Finastra Privacy Policy