Vice President, Platforms Virtualization Lead

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Job Description:

This role is for Regional Virtualization team lead, and He/she plays a pivot role in managing Virtualization, Windows platforms across multiple locations and oversees a team of regional members, ensuring successful delivery of projects and stable operations across APAC. This executive role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and operational excellence to achieve organizational goals and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a regional team responsible for the architecture, deployment, and management of Windows-based platforms and virtualization solutions (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix).
• Develop and implement strategies to improve performance, scalability, and availability of the Windows platform and virtualization infrastructure.
• Align technical objectives with organizational goals and ensure compliance with IT governance and security standards.

2.Technical Oversight

• Drive the design and implementation of Windows server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.
• Oversee virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, ESXi, Hyper-V, and related tools.
• Ensure the optimization and automation of routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools.

3.Project Management

• Manage infrastructure-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to plan and execute cross-functional projects.

4.Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical talent within the team.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

5.Operational Excellence

• Ensure system reliability and uptime by managing incident response, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance.
• Plan and manage capacity, updates, patching, and lifecycle management for both Windows platforms and virtualization infrastructure.

6.Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the point of contact for escalations and communicate technical details effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Present infrastructure performance reports, roadmaps, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Min 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with min 5 years in a lead move up role.
• Experience in virtualization platforms: VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, or similar technologies. 
• Experience with cloud technologies like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud (Hybrid or Cloud-native infrastructure).
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server ecosystems, including Windows Server 2019/2022.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup solutions.
• Proven leadership experience in managing distributed teams.

• Strong project management and organizational skills (PMP/ITIL certifications are a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to drive change and foster innovation.
• Cross-cultural communication and global perspective.
• Financial acumen and budget management.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.