IT Corporate Infrastructure Manager

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.TECHNOLOGYWe're on a mission to build the technology that powers the global platform for luxury fashion. We operate a modular end-to-end technology platform purpose-built to connect the luxury fashion ecosystem worldwide, addressing complex challenges and enjoying it. We're empowered to break traditions and revolutionise, with the freedom and autonomy to make a difference for our customers all over the world.PORTOOur Porto office is located in Portugal's vibrant second city, known for its history and its creative yet cosy environment. You can have an informal meeting in the treehouse or play the piano during your lunch break!THE ROLEAs an IT Corporate Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's corporate IT infrastructure, ensuring its smooth operation, security, and scalability. You will lead a team of IT professionals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust infrastructure solutions. Your role will involve strategic planning, infrastructure design, vendor management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a leadership position that requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to align IT infrastructure with business objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage the corporate IT infrastructure team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management
• Develop and implement IT infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and standards to support business goals and growth
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of corporate systems and services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technology requirements and provide scalable infrastructure solutions
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring service levels and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor infrastructure performance, conduct regular audits, and implement proactive measures for optimization and risk mitigation
• Develop and maintain IT infrastructure documentation, including policies, procedures, and configuration details
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application in the corporate IT infrastructure
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team and stakeholders, resolving complex infrastructure issues

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in managing and leading IT infrastructure teams.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, server infrastructure, storage systems, and virtualization technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and experience in cloud migration and management
• Proficiency in infrastructure design, capacity planning, and performance optimization
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Experience with ITIL
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible benefits program
• FARFETCH Equity plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

As an IT Corporate Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's corporate IT infrastructure, ensuring its smooth operation, security, and scalability. You will lead a team of IT professionals and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust infrastructure solutions.