SAP IT Director

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines

We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content

Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation, You Are:

You are an experienced IT Director with over 18 years of industry experience, who has navigated through the intricacies of Compute, Storage, Networks, Data Centers, and managing HPC environments

Your expertise in handling large-scale 24X7 IT infrastructure delivery programs for global clients is unparalleled

You possess a proven capability to translate business requirements into strategic programs and initiatives, driving them to successful completion

Building and managing large, high-functioning teams is second nature to you, and you excel in fostering collaboration and communication across global teams and stakeholders

You are adept at adopting best practices and are always on the lookout for ways to innovate and optimize processes

Your knowledge in various modules of SAP Success Factor, along with your strategic mindset, adds a significant advantage to your leadership style, What Youll Be Doing:

Operational Ownership of HPC Engineering infrastructure including Compute, Citrix, Storage, Networks, Data Centers, Driving strategic initiatives related to continuous improvements, including automation initiatives to reduce incident volumes, improve customer experience, and optimize costs, End-to-end ownership and operational excellence of the 24X7 Global IT Support operations, Ensuring SLA/KPI adherence, quality compliance, stakeholder communication, customer satisfaction, and risk/issue identification and mitigation, Leading weekly reporting, QBR, project reviews, and managing major outages, People management including hiring, mentoring, upskilling, training/certification, succession planning, and improving employee engagement, The Impact You Will Have:

Enhancing customer experience in the region and enabling IT as a strategic partner for business units, Building and leading a high-functioning, collaborative IT team aligned with organizational objectives, Driving continuous improvements and automation initiatives to optimize operations and reduce costs, Ensuring operational excellence and adherence to SLAs/KPIs, leading to high customer satisfaction, Fostering a culture of innovation and best practices in the region, Maintaining strong governance and compliance in alignment with organizational guidelines, What Youll Need:

Over 18 years of experience in IT HPC Engineering infrastructure management including Compute, Citrix, Storage, Networks, Data Centers, Experience with job scheduling and queuing systems like LSF, SLURM, Experience in handling large-scale 24X7 IT infrastructure delivery programs for global clients, Proven capability to translate business requirements into strategic programs and initiatives, Proficiency in building and managing large, high-functioning teams, Experience in different modules of SAP Success Factor, strategy, and roadmap development, Who You Are:

Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills to work with global teams and stakeholders, Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, Effective leader with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams, Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance, Proactive problem-solver with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively, The Team

Youll Be A Part Of:

You will be a key leader in the Synopsys IT team in the SA region, aligning with the CIO objectives and regional objectives to ensure the IT organizations success

You will drive outcome-based delivery, making a significant impact through your leadership skills and strategic initiatives, Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs

Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings

Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process