Data Centre & Cloud Manager - Birmingham, Budapest, Dublin or Madrid
Country: Ireland
City: Birmingham, Budapest, Dublin or Madrid
Req ID: 505424
About CRH
We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity.
Position Overview
The Data Centre & Cloud Manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the smooth delivery and operations of all vendors and services provided by the Data Centre & Cloud team to our businesses. This role involves overseeing the deployment and maintenance of new infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, and optimising performance and cost-efficiency.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Monitor and manage the smooth delivery and operations of all vendors and services provided by the Data Centre & Cloud team.
* Act as the leadership and point of escalation for the Data Centre & Cloud team.
* Oversee the deployment and maintenance of data centre and cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets business needs.
* Ensure the security and compliance of data centre and cloud services, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
* Optimise the performance and cost-efficiency of data centre and cloud services.
* Improve the reliability and resiliency of data centre and cloud services.
* Foster improved vendor relations, ensuring effective collaboration and service delivery.
* Manage cloud environments, ensuring they are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance.
* Collaborate with IT Leadership and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for data centre and cloud initiatives.
* Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in data centre and cloud.
Individual Competencies
You are able to:
* Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances.
* Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues.
* Cultivate Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
* Have a Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities.
* Attract and Develop Talent - Attracting, selecting, and developing talent.
Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:
* Leader – Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Visionary Moderniser – able to think outside the situation on the ground.
* Critical thinker – is a problem solver.
* Customer Focused – Looks for ways to innovate to improve the focus on the customer.
* Motivated – stays motivated and can deal with resistance.
Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:
* Prepared to breakdown organisational boundaries through collaboration.
* Proven project management skills.
* In-depth knowledge of Data Centre & Cloud concepts.
* Experienced with multiple Cloud software products.
* Strong vendor management skills.
* Strong professional accreditations / certifications.
* Language: English (Fluent). Desirable: Second European Language.
* Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Effective negotiation skills.
* The ability to translate business requirements into viable technical solutions.
Experience / Education
You are/have:
* College diploma or university degree in business, information systems, or technical related subject.
* Minimum of 7 years hands-on, technical experience.
* Minimum of 5 years management experience.
* Experience working in the construction materials / industrial manufacturing sector.
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Highly competitive salary package.
Comprehensive secondary benefits.
Significant contribution to your pension plan.
Health and wellness programs.
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
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