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WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
Position Overview
Waste Management is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Connectivity and IAAS (Infrastructure as a Service) to lead our connectivity and infrastructure initiatives. This critical leadership role will be responsible for driving the strategic vision and operational excellence in connectivity and IAAS to ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure infrastructure services that support our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for connectivity and IAAS, aligning with Waste Management's long-term goals and ensuring seamless integration with other technology and business initiatives.
Operational Excellence: Oversee the design, implementation, and management of robust and scalable connectivity and IAAS solutions, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Vendor Management: Establish and manage relationships with key vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
Security and Compliance: Ensure that all connectivity and IAAS solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for security, privacy, and data protection.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for connectivity and IAAS initiatives, optimizing costs while achieving desired outcomes.
Performance Monitoring: Implement and maintain monitoring and reporting systems to track the performance and health of connectivity and IAAS infrastructure, identifying and addressing issues proactively.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to understand their needs and ensure that connectivity and IAAS solutions support their requirements.
Qualifications
Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCIE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar are required.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing connectivity and IAAS initiatives.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of networking technologies, cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure), virtualization, and data center operations.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and manage complex projects.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Normal setting for this job is an office setting.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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