IT Infrastructure Senior Expert

UBE Corporation America Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Infrastructure Sr. expert to oversee enterprise computing, telecommunications, and end-user support services for our U.S. operations. This role is critical to maintaining robust, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure services in a dynamic and compliance-driven environment. Requirements:

Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee enterprise computing services, including server infrastructure, storage (On premise), and Cloud operations.
• Main IT point of contact to manage IT/OT network conversations with UIS (International Network team) and/or plan the local implementations in North America.
• Control and management of PBX and VOIP solutions
• Coordinate and maintain the local and regional networks with proper coordination between internal and external resources.
• Consolidate and build Network and IT architecture (including diagrams, IT landscapes and vendor coordination)
• Manage telecommunications services across voice, data, mobile, and videoconferencing platforms.
• Monitor and address infrastructure risks, capacity issues, and performance gaps; lead modernization and remediation projects as needed.

IT Security and Compliance:

• Ensure implementation and ongoing management of IT security controls aligned with corporate policies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with global security teams to align local infrastructure with security and compliance standards.

Project and Change Management:

• Lead business change requests and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise processes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and solutions to support requested changes and evolving business needs.
• Act as Project Manager for infrastructure transformation initiatives, delivering on time, scope, and budget.

Strategic Planning and Governance:

• Work with the IT Operations leader and the IT Director in preparing the IT strategy, managing the IT budget, and controlling infrastructure-related expenditures.
• Align IT infrastructure and architecture standards across UBE’s U.S. operations with corporate and global policies.
• Collaborate with global IT teams (UIS/UBE) to ensure consistency and integration of local systems with the enterprise IT architecture.

Vendor and Procurement Management:

• Lead IT procurement processes and manage vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality delivery of infrastructure services.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, OT and manufacturing or Industrial networks (5G or WIFI7)
• Experience implementing VoIP or PBX solutions.
• Hands-on experience with server and network infrastructure, ITIL-based service management, and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, infrastructure lifecycle management, vendor management, IT procurement, contract lifecycle, and vendor governance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders., * Experience integrating infrastructure support during site expansions or new plant activations.
• Understanding of manufacturing plant operational requirements and industrial IT compliance (e.g., cybersecurity, data protection).
• Prior experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.