Director, Infrastructure & Cloud

Tulsa, OK, United States

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GE Appliances, a Haier company Director, Infrastructure & Cloud in Louisville , Kentucky At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

As the Director of Infrastructure and Cloud at GE Appliances, you'll spearhead the strategic vision for our digital environment's architecture and design. You'll be at the forefront of defining both short and long-term Cloud and infrastructure strategies, crucial for supporting our growth trajectory. Your leadership will be pivotal in delivering scalable solutions, leveraging Cloud technologies efficiently, and modernizing our infrastructure landscape. If you're passionate about driving innovation, eliminating legacy systems, and leading transformative change, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Position

Director, Infrastructure & Cloud

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Architect and execute multi-year cloud and infrastructure roadmaps, collaborating with individual architects to translate strategies into actionable plans.

Lead the development of short and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure capacity aligns with GE Appliances' growth trajectory.

Facilitate a multi-cloud strategy to leverage the strengths of AWS, GCP, and OCI while optimizing costs.

Devise migration plans to maximize the utilization of compute, storage, and other infrastructure services across public, private, and disaster recovery clouds/data centers.

Oversee the upgrade and utilization of the existing Active Directory environment to capitalize on new capabilities.

Drive the elimination of legacy data centers and transition to future-ready cloud infrastructure.

Manage infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, internet, security, and wireless implementations, ensuring reliability and performance.

Research and recommend changes in services, products, and standards to support development efforts and infrastructure procurement.

Provide thought leadership to C-Suite leaders and technical decision-makers, presenting creative insights and strategic recommendations.

Oversee the evaluation of emerging technologies and industry trends, facilitating their implementation across multiple teams.

Ensure compliance with IT Disaster Recovery Plans and maintain appropriate security levels on the network, infrastructure, and servers.

Manage operational costs, conduct financial estimates, and negotiate with vendors for infrastructure products and services.

Lead a site independence strategy to enhance site-level redundancies and efficiencies.

Ensure alignment with GE Appliances' strategy and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the advanced infrastructure team.

Develop team members' skills and capabilities through coaching, support, training, and development opportunities.

Drive performance management processes, talent reviews, and effective staffing decisions to build a high-performing team.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

10+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure architecture and design, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

Advanced technical knowledge of cloud, database, integrations, network, compute, and storage.

Strong ability to influence and guide executive-level managers, with a focus on driving transformational change.

Proven track record of driving cross-functional, transformational changes with data-driven decision-making skills.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Strong problem-solving, analytic, and project management skills.

Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on mentorship and team development.

Avid learner with a commitment to staying current on industry trends and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

12+ years of relevant experience, with 6+ years in a director-level role.

Experience migrating from a mature/legacy technology stack to a modern technology stack.

Knowledge of Oracle EBS.

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Our Culture

At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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