Sr. IT Manager, IT Infrastructure

Apply now!; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Sr. Manager to oversee Cloud, Infrastructure, and Modern Workplace operations across US sites. You will manage architecture, engineering, and IT support, aligning with global policies and US requirements.

Strong communication and leadership are essential, with experience in security, risk, and compliance. The role requires strategic planning, hands-on leadership across several disciplines, and the ability to coordinate with global teams while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and execution for IT infrastructure and services.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects in a global context.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or CS, or equivalent senior-level experience.
• Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally as needed.
• Extensive experience managing IT systems and infrastructure across multi-location environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical planning for information and technology systems across US sites.
• Facilitate communication between staff, management, vendors, and technology resources.
• Represent US SCS IT department for client requirements.
• Design solutions and support RFQ processes.
• Evaluate systems supporting end-users and ensure security/backups.
• Oversee risk and security coordination with global teams.
• Lead hands-on across multiple technical disciplines as needed.
• Manage infrastructure operations locally and remotely in line with policies.
• Ensure system availability and compliance with organizational goals.
• Coordinate vendor management for global desk, incidents, and problems.
• Support purchasing to negotiate carrier and vendor services for US sites.
• Resolve hardware, software and database issues, including disaster recovery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cloud infrastructure

Leadership

Risk management

Security (ISO27001)

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

10+ years senior IT management experience

Tools

ISO27001

Job description

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We’re on it!
Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic work environments you can imagine. We are growing, innovating and we solve the challenges of our clients around the world every day. How do we do it? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at 87 locations in over 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our clients, we use cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to realize complex, global supply chain solutions.

Job Description

Sr. Manager, Cloud + Infrastructure + Modern Workplace will be responsible for overseeing the company’s infrastructure, technical operations, architecture, engineering, andITsupport (either directly or indirectly) for the locations across the US. All US systems and implementations must meet US requirements but also adhere to global company policies and strategic initiatives.The candidate must have strong communication and managerial skills, in-depth knowledge of infrastructure and technologies and experience with cloud-based solutions.Experience in data security, risk management, and compliance requirements is also required.

Your Tasks

• Provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordinationfor the company’sinformation and technology systems and infrastructure
• Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within the organization.
• Responsible for representing the US SCS IT department as needed for client requirements
• Responsible for designing solutions and supportingRFQ
• Evaluates the systems that support end-users in the productive use of computer hardware and software.
• Oversees and evaluates system security and backup procedures in coordination with the global IT and Risk teams.
• Has the ability to be a “hands-on” leader with several technical disciplines.
• Provide local and remote management of Infrastructure Operations in a manner consistent with company policies and practices.
• Manage availability and responsiveness of enterprise technology to ensure compliance with requirements and overall goals of the organization are met.
• Manage vendor responsible for global desk, incident, and problem management processes, with a key focus on any US topics
• Support purchasing department to coordinate and negotiate services with various carriers/vendors necessary for the operation of all SCS US sites and services.
• Ensure all hardware, software, and database problems are solved in a timely and efficient manner, including overseeing disaster recovery operations and involved personnel.
• Prepare and manage the organization to Key Performance indicators to assure consistent and accurate support.
• Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the information technology needs of the solution group to ensure the computer capabilities are responsive to the needs of the solution group's growth and objectives in alignment with all global initiatives and goals.
• Ensure the security of the information systems, domains, and equipment.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Serve on planning and policy-making committees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of change management. Knowledge of information technology computer systems and software and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations. Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a medium division/company.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• BachelorsDegree in information technology or computer science or ten years of experience in a senior-level information technology position.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with increasing responsibilities for management and support of information technology systems and infrastructure within a multi-location environment.
  • Experience should also include exposure to both shared and outsourced solutions, as well as support of in-house information and communication systems in a multi-site client-server environment.
• Strong knowledge oflocal and wide area network design, implementation, and operation in a globally distributed contact center environment.
• Hands-on experience managing an IT environment that meets ISO27001 compliance certifications
• Strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development
• Solid understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities
• Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems
• Excellent Understanding of Information Security
• Strongmanagementand team-building experience
• Excellent understanding of project management principles
• Proven experience in planning, organization, and development
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business challenges
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to technology issues
• Knowledge of various office productivity software programs such as word processing, databases, spreadsheet programs, and communications software.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills, all geared toward coordination and education.
• Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.
• Willingness to domestic and/or international travel when necessary
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Relate to all levels of the user community
  • Communicate effectively to clients
  • Be a team player that motivates and educates other team members
  • Work effectively and efficiently within international teams
  • Plan, implement and support systems in a complex environment
  • Set and manage priorities
  • Comprehend complex, technical subjects
  • Translate technical language togeneralaudiences
  • Link and apply complex technologies to business strategies
  • Requires the ability to work long hours and endure stressful conditions.
  • Ability to be extremely flexible.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

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