Director, Global Platform Services

ITT Inc. - English US; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 185,900 - 296,700; Full time

Job summary

ITT Inc. in Stamford, CT seeks a Director of Platform Services to lead strategy, architecture, governance, and operations of global platform services, including cloud, data centers, automation, and observability.

You will build a high‑performing, globally distributed team across the US, Greece, and India while partnering with IT, finance, and vendors to deliver a multi‑year roadmap aligned with ITT’s business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure, platform engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading global platform, cloud, or shared services teams.
• Strong governance, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
• Experience with Azure and hybrid cloud, data center modernization.
• Executive communication and stakeholder alignment across multi‑country teams.
• Knowledge of ITIL, security, and regulatory compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Define global platform strategy across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Lead global workforce planning and talent development for platform services.
• Oversee operating budgets, cost optimization, and FinOps practices.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, and observability initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, finance, and vendors to execute multi‑year roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global team leadership

Cloud & infra strategy

Vendor management

Budgeting & FinOps

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Azure

ITIL

Hybrid cloud platforms

Job description

ITT Inc. in Stamford, CT seeks a Director of Platform Services to lead strategy, architecture, governance, and operations of global platform services, including cloud, data centers, automation, and observability.

You will build a high‑performing, globally distributed team across the US, Greece, and India while partnering with IT, finance, and vendors to deliver a multi‑year roadmap aligned with ITT’s business goals.