Beschreibung
For our client we are currently looking for a Datacenter Generalist/Facilitator in Basel, Switzerland.
Start date: 07.01.2013
Duration: 12 months + (with option to extend)
Location: Basel
ROLE PURPOSE, 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum education: University degree or adequate equivalent.
- Desirable education: Masters degree.
- Languages: Fluent English written & spoken, German desirable.
- 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 (eg 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, eg 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.
- Local travel between the data centers (up to 10%) is important.
- Pharma experience together with a good understanding of processes/organization etc. is a true asset.
- Knowledge of the IT infrastructure is a true asset.
- Experience with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint.
- Team work in a challenging IT environment.
- Ability to work in an international as well as multicultural environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility and experience in prioritizing tasks.
- Ability to deal with variable workload.