Adainfrastructure
Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations
Adainfrastructure, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations
Department:
Data Centers Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Seattle Compensation:
$180,000 - $250,000 / year
Description
About Ada Infrastructure Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit
www.adainfrastructure.com . Summary In this strategic leadership role, you'll be responsible for shaping and executing our global IT strategy, ensuring it seamlessly aligns with business objectives. You'll oversee a global IT portfolio, manage vendor relationships, and spearhead critical projects – all while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. We're seeking a seasoned IT professional with exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of IT infrastructure and operations. Experience managing global teams and a proven track record of delivering successful projects are essential.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership in aligning Global IT Infrastructure & Operations strategies with overall business objectives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive material impact with IT projects and operations to meet business objectives.
Establish IT policies, processes, and procedures. Build, manage, and execute a global IT roadmap. Ensure IT architectures adequately address the security and operational needs of Ada Infrastructure leaders, customers, regulators and investors. Develop and manage the global IT Infra & Ops budget. Build and manage internally built applications.
Stakeholder Management:
Serve as the global owner and single point of contact for IT Infrastructure & Operations for all Ada Infrastructure employees.
Prioritize IT needs across Infosec, Product, Design & Construction, ESG, Product Management, and Operations. Ongoing effective stakeholder management skills and prioritize solving to business outcomes.
Vendor Management and Pace:
Implement a resourcing model.
Full time employee (FTE) vs. consultant and leveraging resources from GCP and GLP sister and parent companies. Create right-sized processes that optimize the balance between the pace of growth and risk tolerance.
Information Technology & Integration:
Drive the development, implementation, and integration of numerous IT systems, including data center specific systems driven by data center commissioning including design, construction, operations, and security while efficiently operating IT environments.
Regular progress reporting to senior leadership on the IT portfolio including project and budget status. Facilitate the continuous curation of a strategy-aligned technology project portfolio in collaboration with Ada leaders and guide the creation of business justifications for selected projects. Lead the diligent and efficient selection of technology systems, services and partners to maximize technology service quality and value.
Project Management:
Own and drive all IT Infrastructure & Operations projects for Ada Infrastructure including integrations of global service desk system, internally built applications, ITSM, ERP, CRM, BI and other Ada IT project needs.
Serve as the global owner for IT Infra & Ops projects across Ada in partnership with Ada leadership. Operate with high acumen for project management with regular reporting to business stakeholders. Operate with a disciplined project tracking and reporting system to keep leadership continually informed and aligned.
Global and Local Organizational Management:
Able to thrive in a diverse global matrixed team environment including managing across a range of FTE staff, seconded resources, consultants/contractors while ensuring business objectives are met.
International experience is a plus. Successfully work across dynamic parent and sister company dynamics. Active management of people resources include hires, consultants, and contractors.
Global IT Operations:
Manage a global portfolio of IT operations, services, hardware, and software. Operate as the IT leader for Ada Infrastructure in collaborating with parent and sister companies in application integrations.
Develop and operate an IT helpdesk function to service Ada Infrastructure. Deliver transparency and accountability for IT operating expense, and continually seek ways to improve the value of technology service.
Risk Management and Reporting:
Work with the Infosec, Operations, ESG and various Ada teams to ensure the security and stability of IT systems, protecting the company from vulnerabilities and threats.
Specifically target to meet security compliance certification including ISO27001 and SOC2 Type 2 certifications. Implement a risk management model and with regular reporting of controls to customers, investors and the board. Ability to present IT risks to senior executives and the board of directors with appropriate live presentation acumen and skills.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 7 years' experience in IT infrastructure & operations leadership. Proven track record of developing, implementing, and operating a global IT applications portfolio. Experience in implementing and managing global service desk operations and SLAs. Skilled in achieving quality and security compliance standards across IT systems. Business-first mindset with the ability to translate business needs into IT requirements and deliver successful solutions. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Fiscal fluency and ability to manage global budgets and demonstrate IT return on investment. Experience developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Effective team builder and leader who fosters accountability and inspires associates. Global experience.
Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total package. Physical Requirements The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Closing Statement We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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Department:
Data Centers Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Seattle Compensation:
$180,000 - $250,000 / year
Description
About Ada Infrastructure Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit
www.adainfrastructure.com . Summary In this strategic leadership role, you'll be responsible for shaping and executing our global IT strategy, ensuring it seamlessly aligns with business objectives. You'll oversee a global IT portfolio, manage vendor relationships, and spearhead critical projects – all while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment. We're seeking a seasoned IT professional with exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of IT infrastructure and operations. Experience managing global teams and a proven track record of delivering successful projects are essential.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Provide visionary leadership in aligning Global IT Infrastructure & Operations strategies with overall business objectives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive material impact with IT projects and operations to meet business objectives.
Establish IT policies, processes, and procedures. Build, manage, and execute a global IT roadmap. Ensure IT architectures adequately address the security and operational needs of Ada Infrastructure leaders, customers, regulators and investors. Develop and manage the global IT Infra & Ops budget. Build and manage internally built applications.
Stakeholder Management:
Serve as the global owner and single point of contact for IT Infrastructure & Operations for all Ada Infrastructure employees.
Prioritize IT needs across Infosec, Product, Design & Construction, ESG, Product Management, and Operations. Ongoing effective stakeholder management skills and prioritize solving to business outcomes.
Vendor Management and Pace:
Implement a resourcing model.
Full time employee (FTE) vs. consultant and leveraging resources from GCP and GLP sister and parent companies. Create right-sized processes that optimize the balance between the pace of growth and risk tolerance.
Information Technology & Integration:
Drive the development, implementation, and integration of numerous IT systems, including data center specific systems driven by data center commissioning including design, construction, operations, and security while efficiently operating IT environments.
Regular progress reporting to senior leadership on the IT portfolio including project and budget status. Facilitate the continuous curation of a strategy-aligned technology project portfolio in collaboration with Ada leaders and guide the creation of business justifications for selected projects. Lead the diligent and efficient selection of technology systems, services and partners to maximize technology service quality and value.
Project Management:
Own and drive all IT Infrastructure & Operations projects for Ada Infrastructure including integrations of global service desk system, internally built applications, ITSM, ERP, CRM, BI and other Ada IT project needs.
Serve as the global owner for IT Infra & Ops projects across Ada in partnership with Ada leadership. Operate with high acumen for project management with regular reporting to business stakeholders. Operate with a disciplined project tracking and reporting system to keep leadership continually informed and aligned.
Global and Local Organizational Management:
Able to thrive in a diverse global matrixed team environment including managing across a range of FTE staff, seconded resources, consultants/contractors while ensuring business objectives are met.
International experience is a plus. Successfully work across dynamic parent and sister company dynamics. Active management of people resources include hires, consultants, and contractors.
Global IT Operations:
Manage a global portfolio of IT operations, services, hardware, and software. Operate as the IT leader for Ada Infrastructure in collaborating with parent and sister companies in application integrations.
Develop and operate an IT helpdesk function to service Ada Infrastructure. Deliver transparency and accountability for IT operating expense, and continually seek ways to improve the value of technology service.
Risk Management and Reporting:
Work with the Infosec, Operations, ESG and various Ada teams to ensure the security and stability of IT systems, protecting the company from vulnerabilities and threats.
Specifically target to meet security compliance certification including ISO27001 and SOC2 Type 2 certifications. Implement a risk management model and with regular reporting of controls to customers, investors and the board. Ability to present IT risks to senior executives and the board of directors with appropriate live presentation acumen and skills.
Skills & Experience
Minimum 7 years' experience in IT infrastructure & operations leadership. Proven track record of developing, implementing, and operating a global IT applications portfolio. Experience in implementing and managing global service desk operations and SLAs. Skilled in achieving quality and security compliance standards across IT systems. Business-first mindset with the ability to translate business needs into IT requirements and deliver successful solutions. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Fiscal fluency and ability to manage global budgets and demonstrate IT return on investment. Experience developing and implementing IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Effective team builder and leader who fosters accountability and inspires associates. Global experience.
Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total package. Physical Requirements The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Closing Statement We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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