Global Director - Infrastructure & Operations

Education and Experience

Education

·       Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: 

·      10+ years of experience in IT operations management, working and influencing cross-functionally, globally and with senior leaders in a matrix organization.

Additional Qualifications

Skills:

·       Transformation Experience: Proven experience in leading large-scale 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 problem-solving 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 large-scale IT projects.

Knowledge:

·       In-depth 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 Avient’s 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 person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination 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 veteran’s 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, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.

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