Director, Infrastructure Engineering and Operations

Director, Technology– Pune, India        

Are you ready to join a global organization that helps diverse teams stay at the forefront of technology and innovation? How about offering up your skills in a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as Director, Infrastructure Engineering and Operations.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

As the Director of Infrastructure Engineering & Operations at Western Union, you will be instrumental in overseeing the architecture and management of our global infrastructure engineering and operations, both on premises and in the cloud. This role requires a visionary leader adept at maintaining optimal performance, reliability, and security of our infrastructure to enable seamless financial transactions worldwide. It will oversee the strategic design, implementation, and operation of infrastructure assets, servers, to all of Western Union Offices, Data Centers, Owned stores, and Cloud resources. You would be performing below -

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a infrastructure strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives and technology roadmap.
• Lead the strategic development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure operations architectures across all platforms.
• Manage the transition of infrastructure operations to cloud-based environments, ensuring cost-efficiency and performance optimization.
• Oversee a globally dispersed team of infrastructure architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Develop and provide continuous training and professional development opportunities to ensure a high-performing team.
• Cultivate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Manage vendor and service provider relationships to meet strategic infrastructure goals and maintain service level agreements.
• Regularly engage with stakeholders across different regions to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with IT security teams to implement top-tier cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with global financial regulatory standards.
• Conduct systematic reviews and audits of infrastructure engineering and operations to drive efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership and expert knowledge in resolving high-severity network issues rapidly and efficiently.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in infrastructure engineering and operations with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.
• Extensive experience with both on-premises and cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of technologies such as ManageEngine service desk, SDWAN,
• Fortinet, LogicMonitor, Vmware, Zscaler, Neutanix etc. or similar.
• Demonstrated capability in leading large-scale projects and> managing globally dispersed teams.
• Specific experience with the following:
• Server OS
• Storage
• Backups
• Citrix, Active Directory
• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, ITIL or relevant cloud certifications. Classification: Western Union Confidential
• Prior experience in the financial services industry or in a similarly regulated environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders and team members

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few

(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your India-specific benefits include:

• Employees Provident Fund [EPF]
• Gratuity Payment
• Public holidays
• Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave
• Annual Health Checkup
• Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
• Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
• Cab Facility
• Relocation Benefit

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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