The client serves large industrial and manufacturing organizations operating in sectors such as energy, chemicals, food & beverage, infrastructure, and machinery. These companies rely on high‑quality technical components, engineering expertise, and reliable supply chain solutions to ensure operational continuity, efficiency, and safety in complex production environments.
Job Description Strategic & Tactical Leadership- Develop and maintain the cloud and infrastructure architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy.
- Drive innovation and change by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and technology adoption.
- Define and maintain architectural standards, principles, and roadmaps within the cloud and infrastructure domains.
- Validate solutions for compliance with architectural, security, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage integration points and dependencies across IT domains and business units.
- Oversee the performance of the external service provider, ensuring adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and contractual commitments.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for escalations, complex issues, and service improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective delivery of IT services, including incident, problem, and change management.
- Monitor and report on service performance, driving continuous improvement and proactive risk mitigation.
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions (primarily Azure, with exposure to other platforms where relevant).
- Ensure cloud and hosting environments support multi‑vendor ecosystems, self‑service capabilities, automation, and cost transparency mechanisms.
- Maintain a secure and compliant cloud and hosting environment, including integration platforms and performance monitoring.
- Contribute to decisions impacting sourcing standards, policies, and target‑state architecture.
- Work closely with business partners, IT teams, and subject matter experts to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams and less experienced architects.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Extensive experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture within complex, international organisations.
- Strong background in outsourced or hybrid service delivery models.
- Experience working with multiple technology vendors and managed service providers.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture practices and modern IT operating models.
- Deep knowledge of public cloud platforms.
- Broad understanding of networking, hosting, security, automation, and integration patterns.
- Experience with monitoring, performance management, and cost optimisation practices.
- Knowledge of service management frameworks and governance models.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
- Customer‑oriented mindset with a focus on quality and improvement.
- Comfortable operating in a distributed, international environment.
- Competitive Compensation Package – An attractive salary aligned with experience, complemented by performance‑based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible Working Model – Hybrid or remote working options within a global team environment, supporting work‑life balance and autonomy.
- Generous Time Off – Competitive holiday allowance, including additional leave options and flexibility around working hours.
- Professional Development – Access to ongoing training, certifications, and development programs to support continuous learning and career growth.
- Global Exposure & Impact – The opportunity to operate in a strategic role with international stakeholders, shaping modern cloud and infrastructure environments.
- Supportive Culture – A collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation, quality, and long‑term success.