IT Team Lead Data Center and Virtualization Infrastructure BA OESL

Company Description

About OESL

Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) is emerging as a stand-alone global leader in the automotive sector, with over 17,000 employees and €2 billion in annual sales. Operating in 15 countries across 35 locations, including technology centers, OESL will build on Continental’s rich legacy to deliver high-quality parts to major OEMs and commercial vehicle customers worldwide.

About OESL IT

OESL IT is at the forefront of our transformation, being built from the ground up to be agile, forward-thinking, and strategic. As we shape the future of OESL, our IT team will play a pivotal role as a strategic advisory partner, driving digital capabilities and enabling business success across the organization.

Why Join OESL IT?

• Greater Impact: Take part in shaping the future of a newly formed, dynamic IT organization, with the opportunity to bring ideas to life and reap significant professional rewards.
• Growth and Innovation: Work in a fast-moving, cloud-based infrastructure and application environment that encourages innovation and offers opportunities for continuous growth and expanding your skill set.
• Creative Space: Experience the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up culture within a global organization, enjoying both the creative freedom and the responsibility needed to thrive in modern working environments.
• Tight-Knit Team: Join a highly collaborative team where individuals have the power to shape their work, make meaningful contributions, and drive collective success. 
• Good to know: Our IT hubs are located in Germany (Hanover), Romania (Timișoara) and Portugal (Porto) and you will have the opportunity to work in one of the a.m. legal entities

Job Description

We are looking an IT Team lead for Data Center and Virtualization Infrastructure for OESL Data Center & Cloud Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing and managing the Data Center and Virtualization team with an initial focus on shaping critical operational activities and accelerating the setup process. You will oversee service providers, ensuring effective service delivery and define and execute the infrastructure related strategy for workplace technologies regarding technology as well as operations with your team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a global team responsible for Data Center and Virtualization Operations
• Manage service providers to ensure effective service delivery
• Define and execute infrastructure strategy for Data Center Operations ( Hypervisor Architecture, Vmware Virtualization, Backup & Storage, Windows & Linux )
• Lead key Virtualization, Server systems and Infrastructure related projects, including M&A integrations and infrastructure carve-outs
• Lead infrastructure design and architecture reviews, especially involving hypervisors and virtualization platforms.
• Define and prioritize central & locations on-prem infrastructure initiatives based on business needs and impact.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and health of the data center, virtual infrastructure, storage systems, and backup solutions.
• Drive innovation by piloting new solutions to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8+ years of job experience in IT infrastructure, including at least 3 years in leadership  in a corporate environment.
• Deep understanding of Virtualization systems, enterprise backup and storage technologies, Hypervisor architecture
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving service delivery in diverse business environments.
• Experience in managing IT operations, including budget planning and vendor management across global teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in workplace technologies or IT service management are a plus.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex IT challenges.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that allows you to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (the CIM team establishes this according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.