- Strong experience in successfully implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting and scaling a wireless network infrastructure in a large office premises.
- Design and implement scalable and secure IT infrastructure/Internet Services to support the company's rapid growth and evolving needs.
- Oversee the deployment and management of cloud-based services, network architecture, and hardware/software systems.
- Implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard data, systems, and networks against potential threats and breaches.
- Develop and execute the IT infrastructure roadmap in alignment with the company's strategic objectives and growth plans.
- Identify emerging technologies, best practises and trends that can be leveraged to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage in IT.
- Provide strategic advice and solutions on technology investments, prioritising initiatives that deliver maximum value to the business.
- Own and leads all HR Digital Projects of the company to ensure alignment with organizations's long term business strategies.
- Design the own the IT and cybersecurity policies of the company.
- Manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.
- Establish and maintain relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Negotiate contracts, agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery of products and services.
- Evaluate vendor performance, track compliance with contractual obligations, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
- Coordinate vendors for additional services like housekeeping, canteen, food management etc.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for executives and handle related logistics.
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Organize and maintain the office filing system, including electronic and hard copy documents.
- Process and track invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents as required.
- Manage inventory of office supplies and equipment and order new supplies as needed.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within the IT function, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Deep technical expertise across a broad range of IT domains, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and inspire confidence in the IT team's capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and driving positive change.
- Fast-paced growth (can skip intermediate levels)
- Total freedom and authority (everything under you, just get the job done)
- Amazing work culture (trust us when we are saying this)
- Open and Inclusive Environment
- Great Compensation
Lead - IT Infrastructure and Administration - Pune, India - Amber
Description
About Amber )
Long-term accommodation booking platform for students (think for student housing). Amber helps 80M+ students worldwide, find and book full-time accommodations near their universities, without the hassle of negotiation, non-standardized and cumbersome paperwork, and broken payment process. We are the largest and fastest-growing student housing platform globally, with 1M+ units listed in 6 countries and across 100+ cities. We are growing rapidly and targeting $2B in annual gross bookings value by 2024.
If you are passionate about making international mobility and living seamless and accessible, then - Join us in building the future of student housing
(We are amogst the fastest growing companies in the Asia Pacific as per Financial Times)
About the role:
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on IT Head to lead our Information Technology department and drive our technological initiatives forward. The IT Head will play a pivotal role in shaping our IT infrastructure, implementing scalable solutions, and ensuring the seamless operation of all technology systems within the organisation.
Responsibilities:
1. Infrastructure Development:
2. Strategic Planning:
3. Project Management:
4. Vendor Management:
5.Administration:
Qualifications:
What will you get from Amber: