Data Centre & Cloud Manager - Birmingham or Budapest
Location: Birmingham or Budapest, United Kingdom
Req ID: 505424
About CRH
We are CRH, committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We deliver unique, superior building materials and products for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects, and outdoor living solutions.
CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions, employing approximately 78,500 people at around 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries. As an essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, CRH’s offerings help deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
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. This role involves overseeing the deployment and maintenance of new infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, and optimizing 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.
* Optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of data centre and cloud services.
* Improve the reliability and resiliency of data centre and cloud services, reducing the number of incidents.
* 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
* Have Courage
* Cultivate Innovation
* Have a Strategic Mindset
* Attract and Develop Talent
Key Characteristics
For this role you should be/have:
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
* Visionary modernizer.
* Critical thinker.
* Customer focused.
* Motivated.
* Detail-oriented.
Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:
* Proven project management skills.
* In-depth knowledge of Data Centre & Cloud concepts.
* Experience with multiple Cloud software products.
* Strong vendor management skills.
* Professional accreditations / certifications such as ITIL, Azure, AWS, etc.
* Fluent in English; a second European language is desirable.
* Excellent communication skills.
Experience / Education
You are/have:
* College diploma or university degree in business, information systems, or a technical related subject.
* Minimum of 7 years hands-on, technical experience in IT infrastructure.
* Minimum of 5 years management experience in IT infrastructure.
* Experience in the construction materials / industrial manufacturing sector.
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Connect your future to CRH
Please introduce yourself and send us your application. CRH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.
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