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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations - **Company:** Michael Page International (Deutschland) GmbH - **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Data Centers, Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Virtualization Technology, Information Technology, Patch Management, Data Management, Vmware - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.de/job-detail/head-it-infrastructure-operations-mfd/ref/jn-082026-7090699 ## About the Role This is the perfect role for an ambitious and resilient infrastructure team leader (m/f/d), who is ready to take on more responsibility in a regulated international company. We are looking for an experienced team leader, yet someone who does not consider themselves a mere people manager. Instead, we look for someone hands-on who brings enough technical depth and experience to properly understand and challenge the team's solutions to ensure the best results., * Several years of experience leading infrastructure, operations or platform engineering teams. * Strong people management skills combined with sufficient technical depth to credibly engage engineering teams. * Experience working in heavily regulated industries such as financial services, energy or pharmaceuticals - candidates without experience in regulated industries cannot be considered for the role * Hands-on understanding of multiple areas such as: + Windows Server + Active Directory + Virtualization technologies (Hyper-V / VMware) + Enterprise storage platforms + Data centres and hybrid infrastructure + Backup and recovery solutions + Vulnerability and patch management + Microsoft cloud technologies, including Azure * Experience working with outsourced service providers, managed services environments and vendor governance models. * Comfortable operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments where priorities can shift quickly. * Proven track record of building team cohesion, improving operational performance and driving change. * Fluent English required, while conversational German is advantageous. * Willingness to be present in the Frankfurt office multiple days per week (3x a week). ## Description * Lead, coach and develop the infrastructure and operations team. * Create a high-performance culture while fostering collaboration and engagement. * Oversee day-to-day delivery and stability of core infrastructure services across on-premise and cloud environments. * Act as a key escalation point for complex technical and operational challenges. * Ensure operational resilience, service availability and continuous improvement across the infrastructure landscape. * Manage external service providers and outsourcing partners, ensuring strong governance and service quality. * Drive vendor performance, commercial oversight and contract management activities. * Take ownership of operational KPIs, service performance metrics and regulatory expectations. * Support capacity planning, lifecycle management and technology modernization initiatives. * Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders like the CIO, as well as architecture, security and technology leadership teams. * Contribute to cloud and infrastructure transformation projects, including increased automation and AI-enabled operational capabilities. * Balance strategic leadership responsibilities with the ability to challenge technical solutions and support critical decision-making when required. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)