Senior Director of IT Infrastructure

Role Description: The Senior Director of IT Infrastructure is responsible for leading and executing the global IT infrastructure strategy in support of a complex, manufacturing-driven enterprise. This role ensures secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure services across data centers, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user computing while supporting business-critical systems including SAP S/4HANA (RISE) and modern Microsoft platforms., Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the global IT Infrastructure strategy, aligned with business growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, cybersecurity risk, and operational resilience.
• Lead global infrastructure teams across multiple geographies, fostering high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms

• Oversee enterprise infrastructure environments, including:
• Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Entra ID)
• Microsoft Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, governance, cost optimization)
• On-premise and hybrid data center environments
• Provide architectural oversight and operational governance for SAP S/4HANA hosted in RISE with SAP, including performance, availability, security, and vendor coordination.

Network & Connectivity

• Lead global network strategy, design, and operations, including SD-WAN, WAN/LAN, plant-floor connectivity, and secure remote access.
• Ensure high availability and performance across manufacturing sites, offices, and regional hubs.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Partner closely with Cybersecurity and Risk teams to:
• Ensure infrastructure security, compliance, and resilience
• Support identity, access management, endpoint security, and network security controls
• Drive incident response readiness and disaster recovery capabilities

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage a hybrid operating model leveraging in-house teams and strategic outsourcing partners.
• Own vendor performance, contract management, and SLA governance for global infrastructure providers.
• Manage infrastructure budgets, cost optimization initiatives, and long-term capital planning.

Operational Excellence

• Establish and enforce standards for availability, performance, change management, and service delivery.
• Ensure infrastructure capabilities support 24x7 manufacturing operations and critical business systems.
• Drive automation, standardization, and simplification across infrastructure services.

Do you have experience in WAN?, Do you have a Master's degree?, The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing, chemical, or process industries, strong leadership of both internal teams and vendor-managed services, and demonstrated success operating in global, multi-country environments., * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

• A Masters Degree is strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process-industry environment (required).
• Strong hands-on and leadership experience with:
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Azure cloud platforms
• SAP S/4HANA / RISE with SAP hosting models
• Demonstrated success managing global infrastructure teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• Experience leading vendor-managed service models alongside internal teams.
• Deep understanding of:
• Enterprise networking and SD-WAN
• Infrastructure cybersecurity principles and practices
• High-availability and disaster recovery architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting OT / IT convergence in manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to chemical or industrial enterprises.
• Track record of leading major infrastructure transformations or cloud migrations.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
• Decisive, data-driven decision-maker
• Collaborative leader with a global mindset
• Strong business acumen and financial oversight
• Able to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizations

Arclin has an immediate opening for a full-time, Senior Director, IT Infrastructure. This will be a hybrid role (3 Days per week in office), located our of our Corporate Headquarters in Alpharetta, GA.