Head - IT Operations & Infrastructure

Head IT Operations - InfrastructureHiring an experienced Head of IT - Corporate IT Services to lead Corporate IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital transformation within a large financial services environment.Location : Chennai / Navi MumbaiExperience : 15 - 20 YearsYour Future Employer : A leading global financial institution offering an opportunity to lead Corporate IT Services within a large GCC environment, working closely with senior leadership and global technology stakeholders across India and Japan.Responsibilities :1. Strategy and Transformation :- Define and execute the multi-year Corporate IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap, aligned with global technology objectives.2. Infrastructure and Operations :- Own IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud, networks, data centers, production operations, ITSM, SLA governance, and DR/BCP.3. Security and Governance :- Lead information security and cybersecurity initiatives including IAM/PAM, threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.- Drive IT governance, risk management, compliance, policies, controls, and regulatory requirements as the 1st Line owner.4. Applications and Stakeholder Management :- Oversee enterprise applications, system integrations, technology vendors, and service providers.- Partner with senior leadership and global IT teams to ensure alignment with technology, security, governance, and business objectives.Requirements :- 15 - 20 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably within financial services / banking, with 7+ years in senior IT leadership.- Proven experience working within a GCC environment, preferably with exposure to Corporate IT and Service Delivery structures.- Strong expertise across IT infrastructure, production operations, information security, and cybersecurity.- Mandatory experience designing GCC IT architecture with appropriate Corporate IT and Service Delivery information boundaries.- Strong experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, regulatory examinations, governance, and risk management.- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related technical field; Master's/MBA preferred.What is in it for you :- Opportunity to lead Corporate IT Services within a global financial institution.- High visibility and direct engagement with senior leadership and global technology stakeholders.- Drive large-scale IT strategy and digital transformation initiatives.- Lead critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, governance, and IT operations.- Opportunity to work across India, Japan, and global technology teams.- Build and strengthen IT capabilities within a growing GCC environment. (ref:hirist.tech)