Director - Compute and Datacenter

GE Healthcare
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers
Digital Technology
Identity and Access Management
Network Security
Product Management
Virtualization Technology
HybridCloud

Job description

  • Develop strategic plans for on-prem compute, virtualization, and data center footprint aligned to business objectives.
  • Partner with senior leaders and teams in both enterprise IT and our commercial segments to ensure alignment and development of scalable services.
  • Own end-to-end operations across enterprise data centers and colocation facilities (power, cooling, space, physical security).
  • Lead engineering and lifecycle management of server infrastructure including procurement, deployment, patching and retirement.
  • Own enterprise virtualization platforms and cluster operations ensuring stability, scalability, and operational consistency across all sites.
  • Lead the design and implementation of infrastructure platform services while embracing emerging technologies and new ways of working.
  • Ensure enterprise compute and data center services comply with industry compliance frameworks along with data sovereignty, privacy and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain a strong compliance posture by implementing best practice industry standards for access management, data protection, network and security.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve operational maturity and service quality.
  • Own and manage compute and data center budget, including forecasting, tracking and reporting.
  • Proactively engage and partner with vendors and service providers to ensure strategic alignment and value delivery for business objectives.
  • Lead, mentor and grow high-performing compute and data center teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Requirements

  • This role requires significant experience in the Digital Technology & Technical Product Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to align infrastructure strategy with business outcomes, including cost optimization, and risk reduction.
  • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and workload placement strategies.
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience managing P&L drivers such as consumption economics, chargeback/showback, vendor negotiations, and ROI justification.
  • Track record of influencing senior executives and business stakeholders, translating technical capabilities into clear value propositions.
  • Demonstrated success in managing infrastructure costs and implementing FinOps practices.

Desired Skills

  • Able to align infrastructure initiatives with long-term business goals and digital transformation strategies.
  • Passionate about building reliable, scalable, and secure systems with a strong focus on performance, availability, and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Skilled in managing budgets, optimizing infrastructure spend, and making data-driven decisions to balance cost, performance, and risk.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security principles and a commitment to embedding security and compliance into every layer of the platform.
  • Curious and forward-thinking, with a strong interest in leveraging AI/ML and other emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Inclusion and Diversity

About the company

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world. Job Description Responsibilities

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