At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. Overall objective The IT Infrastructure Leader is responsible for developing and implementing technology strategies, ensuring infrastructure stability and security, providing technical expertise and support, and staying updated with technology trends to enable business success.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement technology & infrastructure strategy to support Nielsen's operations in India, in collaboration with business leaders to align with business objectives. Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
Ensure infrastructure stability and security - Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of technology infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, and security of systems, servers and networks. Monitor and evaluate the performance of infrastructure and implement improvements. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to technology and data privacy.
Provide technical expertise and support and guidance to cross-functional teams. Stay abreast of the latest technology trends, best practices, and industry standards to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in Nielsen’s technology and infrastructure.
Experience
Minimum of 15 years of global work experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the Tech, Media, Telecom sector
Proven track record in overseeing management of IT infrastructure at a 4,000-5,000-employee strong GCC, with demonstrated experience in rapid scale up of IT infra. capabilities
Experience of managing infrastructure across media applications preferred
Strong track record of delivering tech. infrastructure management in a distributed working environment
Deep knowledge of security policies and standards maintained for US & EU media sectors
Strong technical competencies in infrastructure management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in the technology industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, able to analyze complex technology issues and provide practical solutions
Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire a large team
Ability to manage budgets, resources, and projects effectively, with strong organizational and time management skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field