Manager, IT Operations (AWS & AWS Data Lake)

Bausch Health; New Jersey; Remote; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diversified pharmaceutical company is seeking a Manager for IT Operations to oversee AWS-based cloud infrastructure, focusing on data services and analytics. You'll manage AWS workloads, ensure governance on data lakes, and work closely with business teams on scalable solutions. The role requires strong AWS expertise and vendor management skills, offering a salary range of $124K-$170K along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing AWS environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong experience with AWS Data Lake, analytics services, and data integration.
• Familiarity with Azure and hybrid cloud integrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS workloads across compute, storage, and networking.
• Oversee AWS Data Lake architecture for governance and quality.
• Monitor MSP adherence to SLAs and governance standards.

Skills

AWS management

Data Lake experience

Vendor management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

ITIL Foundation

Job description

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Manager, IT Operations (AWS & AWS Data Lake)

Job Requisition ID: 14274

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Manager (AWS & AWS Data Lake) to manage and optimize our AWS-based cloud infrastructure, with a focus on data services, analytics, and integration with Azure environments. This role will ensure the stability, security, and cost efficiency of AWS workloads while managing the infrastructure MSP to deliver operational excellence. The position will also collaborate closely with the business to align platform capabilities with organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Management

• Manage AWS workloads, including compute, storage, networking, and data services.
• Oversee AWS Data Lake architecture, ensuring data governance, quality, and accessibility.
• Integrate AWS services with Azure workloads and enterprise systems.
• Optimize platform performance and costs through monitoring and automation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for MSP-delivered AWS services.
• Monitor MSP adherence to SLAs and governance standards.
• Drive stabilization projects to improve uptime, reduce incidents, and enhance service delivery.

Best Practices & Governance

• Establish AWS governance policies for security, tagging, cost management, and access control.
• Standardize provisioning, monitoring, and backup strategies.
• Maintain compliance with data privacy and industry regulations.

Business Collaboration

• Work with business teams to understand data and analytics requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure AWS solutions.
• Provide performance, security, and cost reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing AWS environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong experience with AWS Data Lake, analytics services, and data integration.
• Proven ability to manage MSP relationships and drive service improvements.
• Excellent communication, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Azure and hybrid cloud integrations is a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
• ITIL Foundation

The range of starting base pay for this role is 124K-170K. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan.

Benefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.