Job Summary

The IT Lead serves as the technical authority and primary IT representative on projects spanning applications and infrastructure. This role leads virtual, cross-functional teams in dynamic, multi-regional environments, providing technical direction and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and governance.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical IT teams across applications, infrastructure, security, and integration to deliver cohesive IT solutions aligned with project goals.
Provide clear technical direction and make informed decisions in evolving or ambiguous project environments to ensure progress and quality.
Act as the primary IT technical liaison for projects managed by geographically distributed, virtual teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Drive alignment across technical teams to ensure coherent end-to-end IT solution delivery that meets business and technical requirements.
Rapidly understand, adopt, and apply internal IT standards, governance processes, and architectural principles to projects execution.
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately to mitigate impact.
Ensure IT solutions comply with security, compliance, and supportability requirements and are prepared for smooth operational handover.
Represent IT confidently in project governance forums and senior stakeholder discussions to influence decisions and provide updates.
Build trust and establish effective working relationships quickly with global, virtual teams to foster collaboration and productivity.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project coordination skills to drive initiatives independently and deliver results.

Required competencies and certifications

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture, including design, implementation, and management of cloud-based solutions.
Proven ability to manage both infrastructure and application delivery projects from planning through execution and successful delivery.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience acting as a technical lead for IT teams on projects and initiatives.
Proven experience coordinating multiple technical disciplines including applications, infrastructure, security, and vendors.
Experience working with global or multi-regional teams.
Exposure to enterprise IT governance and delivery frameworks.
Broad understanding of enterprise IT environments, including applications, infrastructure, integration, and security.
Familiarity with matrixed organizations and complex stakeholder environments.
Awareness of service readiness, handover, and long-term support considerations.

Microsoft Azure Cloud Manager