Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Platform Manager
Location: UniOps Bangalore
ABOUT UNILEVER:
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
ABOUT UNIOPS:
Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE:
As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Platform Manager to join our dynamic team.
The role is part of the Technology Platform team.
The newly created Ice Cream Technology function will drive the technology set-up, standalone design and implementation of all required technology capabilities to enable Unilever’s Ice Cream business to become a fully functioning standalone company, separate from Unilever.
The Cloud Infrastructure Platform Manager will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions to meet the organization's needs. This role ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure, and provides strategic direction for cloud adoption and optimization.
The successful candidate will be one that has significant IT expertise with a proven record of leading a highly skilled and motivated team, large-scale transformations and has a passion for building world class IT teams, E2E technical architecture that make a meaningful impact. The candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to innovate with AI to drive autonomous AI solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and Architecture: Develop and implement cloud architecture solutions that are secure, scalable, highly automated and cost-effective.
Cloud Strategy and Governance: Define and execute the organization’s cloud strategy, including governance policies, migration plans, cloud service selection and tooling for example for Infrastructure as Code and automating workflows. Manage relationships with the public cloud providers.
Infrastructure Management: Provision and scale resources to meet demands. Monitor usage patterns and optimize the performance of cloud infrastructure, identifying and resolving issues proactively. Ensure business continuity through the configuration and testing of Backup Solutions and Disaster Recovery plans.
Innovation: Research and promote emerging services or features with particular emphasis on Autonomous AI evaluating potential benefit to the organisation.
Cloud Financial Operations: Oversee and manage finances with robust cost control strategies, monitoring usage patterns and identifying optimisation opportunities. Drive initiatives to reduce operational costs through automation and rightsizing.
Project Management: Oversee cloud infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
Security and Compliance: Ensure cloud infrastructure solutions comply with industry standards and regulations, implementing best practices for security and data protection.
Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, business units, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective cloud solutions.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, promoting automation, best practices and standards.
Skills and Experience Required:
Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge in all facets of cloud platform management on public clouds such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, containerization technologies and cloud software tools for Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, monitoring, cloud cost management, cloud migration etc…
Experience: Proven experience in cloud architecture, cloud hosting, and IT infrastructure management.
Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading technical teams.
Project Management: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
LEADERSHIP:
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!