Beschreibung
For our customer we are looking for a Senior Architect General in Datacenter Domain.Major Accountabilities
- Define, optimize and standardize the IT architecture on a global basis within the Program.
- Plan and organize the implementation of new systems architectures and provide consulting.
- Ensure that the installed architecture satisfies defined performance, security and availability parameters.
- Identify (preferably proactively), together with the IT solution provider, any shortcomings in performance and propose solutions for their correction. Ensure adequacy of upgrades.
- Evaluate new technological developments and evolving business requirements and makes recommendations for improved service levels and efficiencies.
- Act as the primary technical resource to client and IT staffs in all phases of development and implementation process.
- Provide in-depth technical and business knowledge to ensure efficient design, programming and implementation.
- Develop reports and presentations on infrastructure products and new technology for all levels of management and technical staff.
- Write related documentation (see Architecture Notebook) and communicate.
As Governance Architect:
- Analyze technical architecture to ensure the proposed architecture is fully compliant with Novartis architectural policies and roadmap as well as with Data center Governance.
- Analyze and assess technical feasibilty for proposed architecture.
- Identify risks (operational and compliance) around the proposed architecture and ensure identified risks are logged, followed up, and closed in a timely manner.
- Provide forecast to DC capacity team and DIAMOND migration factories.
- Escalate issues beyond authority to the Head of Governance.
Key Performance Indicators / Measures of Success
- Achieve agreed targets in terms of quality, time and cost.
- Apply professional competency in the design of the strategy and implementation of the changes to the systems architecture.
- Be aware of the restrictions for changes set by the business-related conditions and the technical framework.
- Be aware of the cost effectiveness of IT infrastructure solutions within Pharma Development.
- Achieve customer satisfaction on infrastructure performance, security and availability and on quality of advice.
- Focus on implementing new systems architectures according to agreed schedules.
- Master project management.
Job Dimension
- Autonomy: Responsibility for (very) business critical, complex data center migrations in a very large, complex business and IT organization.
- Complexity: Working together with management teams providing complex, contextual advice regarding system architecture, migration requirements and schedule.
Education / Experience
Education
- Minimum education: University degree or adequate equivalent.
- Desirable education: Masters degree.
- Languages: Fluent English written & spoken
Professional experience
- In-depth technical knowledge in the following areas:
Virtualization (ESX, VM, LPAR), Operating Systems (diverse Linux Systems, X86 Windows, AIX), Storage- and Computing-Systems, Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions, Data Center Management, infrastructure-related topics in general.
- Very good communication and social skills to maneuver successfully in a multi-vendor, multi-customer and multi-year program environment
- At least 5 years of experience in a data center domain role in a global company.
- At least fully responsible as team lead for a successful data center project.
- Leadership: demonstrated leaderships skills, > 5 years proven management experience within a matrix organization (e.g. as a team leader or in project management).
- Customer Orientation: ability to communicate & align with key IT stakeholders.
- Methodology: savvy in IT process, best practices & standards, e.g. ITIL.
- GxP / SOX: sound knowledge of validation practice.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in IT infrastructure and related technical integration aspects.
- Ability to cope with project and operations complexities, ambiguities and matrix organizations
Mobility requirements
- Local travel between the data centers (up to 10%) is important.