Head of IT Infrastructure

Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency

Description:

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MMA provides innovative solutions across various sectors, helping organizations and individuals achieve limitless possibilities. With numerous offices nationwide, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of a leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

As the Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for overseeing cloud operations, IT services, Fin Ops, infrastructure maintenance and support, and patch management. In this role, you will ensure that our IT infrastructure is robust, efficient, and aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.

You will lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT infrastructure initiatives, with a strong emphasis on our journey to the cloud. By transitioning from traditional data centers to cloud-based solutions, you will help drive significant cost efficiencies, allowing us to allocate resources more effectively and reduce ongoing operational expenses.

Your leadership will be crucial in managing cross‑functional teams and fostering collaboration across departments to optimize cloud services and enhance infrastructure performance. You will develop and implement strategies that not only enhance the management of IT infrastructure but also focus on maximizing cost savings and operational efficiency.

Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will define objectives, scope, and deliverables for infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities. In addition to monitoring performance metrics and managing resources, you will oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring that cloud services and infrastructure support are executed smoothly and effectively. You will also play a key role in patch management and maintenance, ensuring that systems are secure and up‑to‑date.

Mentoring and empowering your team will be essential, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the IT infrastructure group. Staying informed on industry trends and best practices, you will evaluate and implement new tools and methodologies to enhance our IT infrastructure capabilities and drive strategic growth.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Infrastructure Leadership:
  Proven experience leading IT infrastructure teams, with a strong emphasis on successfully managing large‑scale infrastructure projects and cloud operations. Your ability to guide teams through the transition from traditional data centers to cloud‑based environments will be critical in realizing our cost‑saving objectives.
• Infrastructure Management Methodologies:
  Strong knowledge of infrastructure management methodologies (e.g., ITIL, Agile) and best practices to ensure effective service delivery and operational excellence. Familiarity with cloud‑specific frameworks will enhance our ability to streamline operations and reduce costs associated with legacy systems.
• Multi‑Project Management:
  Ability to manage multiple IT infrastructure projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. Your expertise in overseeing cloud migration initiatives will be essential in achieving operational efficiencies and maximizing budget utilization.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience in collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex infrastructure concepts and project requirements. Your role will involve advocating for the financial benefits of cloud adoption, helping stakeholders understand if and how moving away from data centers can lead to significant cost reductions.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and…