Global Director - Infrastructure Operations
Global Director - Infrastructure Operations
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Job Description
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; its powered by the passion creativity and diverse expertise of 9000 professionals worldwide. Whether youre a finance wizard a tech enthusiast an operational powerhouse an HR changemaker or a trailblazer in materials development youll find your place at Avient.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Director of Infrastructure & Operations to join our team. This pivotal role will lead the transformation of the companys Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) landscape operating model and operating structure. This role will drive the adoption of modern technologies including cloud artificial intelligence (AI) and IT OT to support the companys digital transformation strategy. In this role you will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of our global IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset exceptional technical expertise and strong leadership abilities.
Essential Functions
Transformation of I&O Landscape: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to transform the I&O landscape including the adoption of modern technologies such as cloud AI and IoT.
Operating Model and Structure: Design and implement a new operating model and structure for I&O ensuring alignment with the companys digital transformation strategy and strategic drivers.
Digital Transformation: Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop strategies to leverage technology to drive business outcomes.
Cloud Strategy: Develop and execute a cloud strategy that aligns with the companys digital transformation goals including the adoption of public private and hybrid cloud models.
IT OT and AI: Develop strategies for the convergence of IT OT and AI ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
Talent Development: Lead and develop a highperforming team of I&O professionals providing guidance coaching and mentorship to ensure successful transformation.
Budgeting and Financial Management: Manage the I&O budget ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial constraints.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transformation of I&O ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business stakeholders including IT leadership to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the transformation process.
Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce robust security measures to protect company data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and international standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Education
Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.
Experience:
10 years of experience in IT operations management working and influencing crossfunctionally globally and with senior leaders in a matrix organization.
Additional Qualifications
Skills:
Transformation Experience: Proven experience in leading largescale transformation initiatives including the adoption of modern technologies.
Ability to develop and implement effective IT strategies that support business objectives and drive growth.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Proficiency in budget development and financial management.
Proven influencing and collaboration skills.
Proven track record of driving change and innovation in IT operations.
Experience leading largescale IT projects.
Knowledge:
Indepth technical knowledge of IT infrastructure components including servers networks storage systems and cloud technologies.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices with experience in implementing security measures.
Experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
Leadership Abilities:
Proven ability to lead and inspire a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Drives change with thoughtful consideration of the organization while balancing the need to achieve meaningful results timely.
Tailors messages as appropriate to different levels of the organization to enable change efficiently and effectively
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self a leader of others or a leader of the business.
By playing to win acting customer centric driving innovation and profitable growth collaborating seamlessly across Avient and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avients strategic goals to meet our customer needs and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient we believe a wide variety of thoughts ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring promotion development compensation or advancement are based solely on a persons qualifications abilities experience and performance.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race sex sexual orientation gender identity age color religion national origin disability genetic information protected veterans status or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing
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Employment Type
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