About the Role
Lead the global delivery, security, and continuous improvement of IT infrastructure, network, and support services. Drive scalability, resilience, and efficiency across IT operations to enable business growth and acquisition integration, transforming the IT landscape into a standardized, cloud-first global operating model aligned with ATS Corporation standards.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a high-performing global IT Operations organization
- Define and execute the IT Operations roadmap aligned with global strategy
- Establish governance, standards, and best practices across all locations
- Manage IT operational budgets and lifecycle planning
- Drive the transition to a cloud-first (Azure-based) infrastructure
- Oversee global infrastructure, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and performance
- Lead consolidation and migration of legacy systems
- Own the global network strategy (incl. Azure Hub-and-Spoke architecture)
- Standardize connectivity, network design, and security across all entities
- Ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements
- Establish global ITSM processes and performance metrics (SLA/KPI driven)
- Lead L1–L3 support model and external providers
- Continuously improve service quality and user satisfaction
- Lead IT integration for acquisitions
- Develop scalable onboarding models and support due diligence activities
- Build a Global IT Shared Services model
- Manage vendors and drive cost optimization
Requirements
- 10+ years in IT infrastructure/operations
- 5+ years in leadership roles
- Proven experience in global IT transformation and cloud migration
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
- Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Entra ID
- Networking (e.g. Cisco, SD-WAN, VPN)
- Endpoint Management (e.g. Intune)
- Infrastructure operations
- Backup & disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity operations
Location
- European Union
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years in IT infrastructure/operations
- 5+ years in leadership roles
Education Level
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar
Benefits
- Interesting and varied field of work
- Flexible working hours
- Fair compensation package
- A basis of trust and mutual respect among colleagues
- An attractive workplace in a friendly, pleasant atmosphere
- Onboarding for newcomers
- Individual training opportunities
- Free beverages
- Many other employee benefits
About the Company
- Orise is one of the leading manufacturer-independent suppliers of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries.
- The company currently employs more than 1,400 people with a global presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Our operational activities focus on the design of process control systems and their vertical integration into the overall business process.
- We offer complete services from the concept to commissioning, from the field level through process control level to corporate management level.
- Orise is a company of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
