Head of Cloud Intrastructure - Global IT Infrastructure

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.</p><p><em>But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!</em></p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The IT Infrastructure department (ITI) is responsible for global infrastructure deliveries and operations in Statkraft. Within the department there is now a newly established position available as Head of Cloud Infrastructure, reporting directly to VP IT Infrastructure. As a key member of the ITI management team this role contributes to the execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and is responsible for ensuring that ITI fully aligns and supports the drive for increased business value.</p><p>The Head of Cloud Infrastructure brings experience, knowledge, and future vision for further transforming the IT Infrastructure department including its strategy, product- and service offerings and sourcing models to ensure all ITI deliveries and operations are enabling business capabilities and services across the enterprise.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Line management responsibilities (P&amp;L and personnel) for Cloud Infrastructure</li><li>Support the team in their career progression, nurture their development and help them realize their potential</li><li>Build successful relationships with other key IT and business stakeholders</li><li>Drive the development, execution and operation of the company's cloud strategy and roadmap</li><li>Ensure that new initiatives are aligned with cloud architecture roadmaps and compliant with all relevant security and regulatory standards</li><li>Help shape and lead transformational programs and projects around cloud​</li><li>Develop the maturity within IT regarding the benefits of cloud to improve efficiency, our ability to deliver new innovations and better understand the interaction between development, security and operations in a cloud context (e.g., through Agile, DevSecOps, Platform- and Product team approaches)</li><li>Support business case creation on the value of cloud and help convince business and IT executives of the value of executing a course of action to improve business performance and value​</li><li>Stay current on industry trends and best practices related to cloud</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Education &amp; qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s or master's degree within relevant fields</li><li>Ten or more years of experience in IT</li><li>Three or more years of experience related to cloud computing infrastructure and related technologies as well as understanding of the potential in cloud delivery- and operating models</li><li>Certifications related to relevant methodologies and frameworks, and cloud technology is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to help develop and communicate an IT Infrastructure vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy</li><li>Ability to build consensus, make decisions based on many variables, and gain support for major initiatives where resources required for success may not be in direct control of this role</li><li>Self-driven individual who solicits feedback from others to improve their performance</li><li>Experience in cloud strategy, value realization, cost/benefit and business case activities related to cloud services</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and cost management</li><li>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure</li><li>Experience in cloud infrastructure and platform migrations as well as cloud application readiness and migration scenarios</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic staffing plan that ensures the right people are in the right roles at the right time, and employees are highly engaged and satisfied</li><li>Third-party management, working closely with sourcing and vendor managers</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><ul><li>Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization</li><li>The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds</li><li>The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”</li><li>A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles</li><li>Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment