Director Global Infrastructure & Operations
Our client, a leader in veterinary diagnostics and reference lab testing, is seeking a Director of Global Infrastructure & Operations to join their team. This Direct Hire role will be responsible for strategic and management responsibility for IT resources operating and supporting the IT systems, development, operations, infrastructure, and standards compliance, for SDx reporting to the Chief Technology Officer. The Director Global I&O is responsible for overseeing, supporting, planning, managing, and maintaining strategic alignment with the Company’s business goals and initiatives across all Global Infrastructure & Operations functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as a trusted adviser, building and maintaining relationships with senior leaders and executives throughout the Company functional organizations to develop a clear understanding of business needs in the capacity of a trusted advisor on I&O matters.
- Provides direct leadership, motivates, and develops all cross-functional staff in the I&O team, optimized for successful business execution.
- Develops and controls annual operating and capital expenditure budget for I&O.
- Is responsible for vendor management and negotiations for third-party services related to I&O.
- Supports due diligence activities for mergers and acquisitions for business development initiatives. Develops a transition/cutover plan for mergers and acquisitions as needed.
- Engages the IT pier organizations and process owners and leads collaborative planning efforts to leverage emerging technologies for addressing Company’s strategic business goals and overcoming technical challenges.
- Empowers IT Governance and Change control amongst IT and business teams to prioritize and implement improvements to critical systems maintaining GDPR, PCI-DSS and in partnership with peer IT departments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer systems, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 10+ years related experience in Information Technology and IT Project management showing responsibility and progression. As well as experience in managing staff.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated leadership skills; leads by example and learns from others.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people, as well as communicating both diplomatically and tactfully.
- Displays a strong technical knowledge of telecommunications, network, and PC operating systems, as well as current network hardware, protocols, and standards.
- Possess “can do” attitude and business acumen to solve business problems and take initiative to find opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ability to recruit, select, orient, and train employees; maintain a safe and secure work environment and develop personal growth opportunities for staff members.
- Strong project management and organization skills. Track record of successful delivery of IT projects on time and on budget.
- Experienced in managing on-Premises, Web/Mobile and cloud SaaS based applications.
ProSearch was established in Portland, Maine in 1994 to provide companies with a full range of search, staffing and contracting services, specializing in the functional areas of information technology, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, customer service, human resource and office support utilizing a consultative approach. ProSearch strives to develop true partnerships with client companies and candidates to fully understand and satisfy their employment needs
Pro Search is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.