Vertiv · 7 hours ago
VP, Global Infrastructure Services
Westerville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expVertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company, and they are seeking a VP, Global Infrastructure Services to oversee the technology infrastructure landscape worldwide. This role involves modernizing infrastructure, driving cloud adoption, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing operational efficiency to support product development and operations.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and articulate a comprehensive global infrastructure strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives, growth plans, and digital transformation initiatives
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions across all global locations (datacenters, cloud environments, edge computing)
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, trends, and vendors to continuously improve infrastructure capabilities and drive competitive advantage
Develop long-term infrastructure roadmaps, including budgeting, resource planning, and risk management
Accelerate and optimize the company's cloud adoption strategy (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), managing relationships with hyperscale cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Design and manage robust hybrid cloud architectures that seamlessly integrate on-premise and cloud resources
Drive the adoption of cloud-native principles and serverless architectures where appropriate
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of a high-performance, secure, and reliable global network infrastructure (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, 5G/private networks)
Ensure robust connectivity for all manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, corporate offices, and remote users worldwide
Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) where beneficial
Strategically manage and optimize existing global data center footprints, including consolidation and modernization efforts
Develop and implement edge computing strategies to support real-time processing needs for manufacturing, IoT, and other critical operational technologies
Collaborate closely with the CISO to embed security into all infrastructure designs and operations
Ensure the implementation of robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability solutions across all critical infrastructure components
Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies relevant to infrastructure
Drive operational efficiency through infrastructure automation (Infrastructure as Code - IaC), orchestration, and AI-driven operations (AIOps)
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for all infrastructure services
Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team of infrastructure architects, engineers, and operations specialists
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational rigor
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with key technology partners
Partner effectively with other senior IT leaders (CIO, CISO, Head of Applications), R&D, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and other business units to understand their infrastructure needs and deliver solutions
Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Master's Degree highly preferred
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure leadership roles, with at least 5-7 years in a global CTO, VP, or equivalent senior leadership position for a large enterprise (>$5B revenue)
Demonstrable experience leading complex global infrastructure transformations, including significant cloud migration initiatives
Proven track record in a manufacturing or technology hardware product environment, understanding the unique challenges of operational technology (OT) integration with IT
Extensive experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies
Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and strong familiarity with others
Experience managing large-scale global networks, data centers, and distributed systems
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices in an infrastructure context
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing diverse global teams
Expertise in modern cloud architectures, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and microservices
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, SDN, SD-WAN, and network security
Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Understanding of data management and storage technologies, including big data infrastructure
Knowledge of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure considerations is a significant plus
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strong business acumen and understanding of how technology enables business outcomes
Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment
High level of integrity and ethics
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package, including equity and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
Leadership Team
Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Lambrecht
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