HEAD OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS (F/M/D)

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects shaping the future of energy in the Baltics and beyond? Ignitis Group shared service center is a part of the Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

The Centre boasts a diverse range of competencies that not only ensure the smooth operation of daily activities across the Group but also support the energy transition in the Baltic Sea region. We are involved with all the Group’s products, from solar parks to electric vehicle charging stations. Given the scope and variety of projects, our team includes specialists in multiple disciplines, such as law, IT, HR, communications, procurement, and more. Every colleague, regardless of their area of expertise, contributes to the development of energy independence in Lithuania and beyond, extending to neighboring countries.

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a Head of IT Infrastructure and Operations, where you will play a significant role at the heart of driving our IT strategy and ensuring the seamless integration of advanced technologies to position the company as a truly digital enterprise. IT Infrastructure and Operations has 100+ colleagues and is ultimately responsible for overseeing the design, deployment and maintenance of applications, digital workplace, cloud services. 

• If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!
• Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
• You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by: 
• Designing and implementing IT infrastructure strategy that enables organization to run, grow and transform in a much faster but still cost-effective and secure way 
• Ensuring IT infrastructure delivery in complex IT4IT initiatives and business projects Ensuring the security of IT infrastructure and digital workplace technologies, including data protection, disaster recovery, and compliance with relevant regulations  
• Working closely with a range of stakeholders: business units, supporting functions and companies management
• Leading and mentoring the IT infrastructure team to ensure high performance, continuous learning, and professional growth 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT leadership experience as a leader of leaders within the organization
• 5+ years of IT experience in shaping company IT infrastructure public and on-premises cloud to reflect application development needs 
• Proven experience in driving IT Infrastructure strategy and enforcing policies and procedures within large organizations, while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate execution 
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams (including cross-functional project teams), achieve sustainable results and drive change 
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to find a solution in complex issues 
• Proficiency in English 

Additional Information

• Leverage your knowledge and experience in unique energy projects of national importance 
• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application 
• A modern work environment that meets the highest safety requirements 
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours 
• Diverse and inclusive environment 
• Values-based leadership and business decisions 
• Leadership development programs 
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball and basketball teams, etc. 
• Unique energy transformation projects 
• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations 

Energy sector is one of the most promising career fields, attracting a growing number of women. At “Ignitis Group” we are actively driving this change by ensuring equal career opportunities for all talents. What matters to us: 

• Maximum objectivity – we are piloting an anonymous CV method and evaluate candidates’ profiles without personal information; 
• Gender balance in leadership – we have increased the share of women in talent program for strategic positions from 27% to 39%; 
• Expert visibility – the percentage of women experts quoted in the media has risen from 4% to 26%; 
• Career continuity – during childcare leave, we provide all additional benefits, and we review the salary upon return.   

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! 

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.