Location: Blue Bell, PA

About SKF

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet’s surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary

The Director of Infrastructure will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Americas region IT infrastructure and field support services. This includes managing networks, servers, storage systems, and other critical hardware and software components. The individual in this position ensures that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and efficient, supporting the organization's operational requirements. They must possess a solid understanding of network architecture and field services responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all regional infrastructure projects are managed from planning thru execution.
Ensure that all network services are provided seamlessly to both corporate sites and factory locations.
Manage key global suppliers to deliver a range of services including network, hosting, servers, and service desk.
Accountable for coordinating incident management activities across global and local.
Lead the application and infrastructure teams.
Work closely with the Global Infrastructure Services team to deliver services to the region.
Provide input to solutions and plans being developed globally.
Partner and collaborate with the Cyber Security team to prepare for and respond to potential security incidents.
Architect infrastructure solutions which provide answers to challenges presented by the organization.
Support site divestiture and acquisition activities as required.
Manage the contract organizations providing deskside support to offices and factories in the region.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key factory leaders and personnel.
Provide input and participate actively as member of Americas IT management team.
Provide coaching and performance management to the infrastructure team.
Monitor Service Levels and generate dashboards detailing service performance.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in leading infrastructure and service teams.
Experience in working for a large, global organization and a matrixed environment.
Proficient in technologies, architecture, project management and disaster recovery.
Strong leadership, management and communication skills.
Strategic ability to align infrastructure initiatives with the company’s overall business strategy.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, showing initiative and a self-starter attitude.
Travel expected to be about 30%.

What You’ll Love About SKF

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. SKF strives to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: VP of IT Americas

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Job ID: 20728

SKF provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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