Vice President IT Operations and Infrastructure

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

The Vice President of Global IT Operations and Infrastructure is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide IT operations. This includes global and regional data centers, storage systems, network architecture, end-user support, infrastructure services, database administration, and platform management. The role ensures secure, scalable, and resilient IT environments that support business continuity, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

· Oversee day-to-day operations of global IT infrastructure, including data centers, cloud platforms, and on-premise systems.

· Lead regional IT teams to ensure consistent service delivery across AMER, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC.

· Define and execute infrastructure strategy across public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid environments.

· Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

· Manage enterprise storage systems.

· Drive modernization initiatives to simplify and optimize core platforms while reducing risk and cost.

· Lead global network architecture including SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, and zero-trust platforms.

· Ensure high availability, performance, and security of network infrastructure.

· Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce secure-by-design principles.

· Manage global help desk operations and regional onsite support teams.

· Define SLAs, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in user experience.

· Oversee device lifecycle management, onboarding/offboarding, and collaboration tools.

· Lead change management processes.

· Maintain internal controls and audit readiness for infrastructure and operations.

· Present infrastructure updates to executive leadership and governance boards.

· Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and cost optimization initiatives.

· Lead enterprise backup strategy.

· Ensure data integrity, recoverability, and retention compliance across all sites.

· Oversee enterprise database environments including SQL Server, Oracle, and cloud-native databases.

· Ensure database performance, availability, scalability, and security.

· Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for critical data assets.

· Manage database lifecycle, patching, upgrades, and compliance.

· Ensure reliability and scalability of platforms supporting ERP, MES, collaboration, and analytics.

· Collaborate with application teams to optimize platform performance and integration.

· Manage platform lifecycle, including provisioning, monitoring, and decommissioning.

· Travel: approximately 15%.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master’s preferred.

· 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in infrastructure and operations.

· Experience managing global teams and multi-region data center environments.

· Familiarity with SAP, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and enterprise networking.

· Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive organizational change.

COMPETENCIES:

· Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Strategic vision and execution in infrastructure and operations.

· Deep expertise in data center design, storage systems, and network architecture

· Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.