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Director - Platform Operations
The Global Head of Platform Operations is accountable for managing the Platform Operations Support organization and maturing it as a world class support provider.
IT Management
Professional (3+)
Amstelveen
- Director - Platform Operations
Your challenges
Ability to clearly articulate the importance and expectations regarding support work, results, impact, effort and timelines to the team members, vendors and KPMG managementAbility to set clear, understandable and ambitious goals that translate the business strategy into action. Encouraging and motivating the team members to achieve targets.
Experience in managing the process of restoration of IT services in the event of a service disruption, be able to operate in a high pressure business critical 24/7 global operational environment
Building constructive working relations across the different teams, functions, cultures, genders and demonstrate KPMG behaviors and values
Coaching and mentoring peers and team members. Facilitating knowledge transfer within the group
Ensure evolution of the organization by monitoring market developments and providing proposals to leadership on innovation and modern ways of working in the area of operations
This is what you bring
Extensive experience in managing operational support for a large global organizationExperience in infrastructure transition to Cloud Services and change management concepts (e.g., planning, progress tracking, estimating and budgeting, resource planning and allocation, issue and risk management, process improvement)
Infrastructure experience and knowledge including an extensive understanding of Microsoft Azure Services and delivery models, PaaS service, storage concepts, networking basics
Good understanding of Modern Service Management (Born in the cloud operational concepts) SLA’s and KPI’s, cost of service and Risk and Security
Management experience leading and mentoring a multi-discipline virtual team in a multi-cultural and multi-vendor environment, working with teams spread across various geographical locations
Excellent communication skills in English - verbal and written and ability to communicate to all levels of the organization. Confidence in dealing with staff, managers, executives, and business representatives
Team player who values honesty and transparence, credits others and is willing to share success
Qualifications
Master degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management or related field or acquired academic level by working experience or relevant industry renowned certifications
Professional IT Qualifications in related products, Microsoft Azure knowledge
Education in Agile / Scrum and DevOps concepts
Affinity with frameworks, change and organizational sensitivity
- These criteria are an indication of the profile we are looking for. Research shows that male candidates often apply when they see a 60% match with the profile, while women only apply when they see a 100% match. If you don't meet all the criteria but you do believe that this is the right position for you, we kindly invite you to apply anyway or get in touch.
What will you do in this position?
The objective is to lead a successful, high performing and agile organization that is the backbone of supporting business critical solutions for our Function (Audit, Tax & Advisory) and Member Firms whilst maintaining ISO and SOC2 certifications. The following competences are important for this role:You are a born leader, you will be managing 65 people
You enjoy support operations, it is part of your DNA
You work in a structured way
You are disciplined, mature and empowered
You lead as a mentor, you do not micro manage
You will be responsible for a large budget, which you will manage together with our Finance department
Cloud knowledge is an advantage
KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 146 countries, have more than 220,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG International acts as a coordinating entity, carrying out business activities for the benefit of KPMG firms. More than 2,500 talented colleagues make up the KPMG International team, with a focus on ensuring global consistency and providing expertise to support member firms in the achievement of KPMG’s Trust and Growth ambition. KPMG International is comprised of a number of high-performing global teams, including: Global Advisory, Global Audit, Global Clients & Markets, Global Corporate Affairs, Global People, Global Quality and Risk Management, Global Tax & Legal, Global Technology and Knowledge, the International Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Chief Administrative Officer. Working together, our global team is changing the way our business operates, delivering value to our member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve. Backed by a worldwide partnership of professional services firms, KPMG plays a leading role in a rapidly advancing digital transformation. As the importance and demand of secure technology platforms and consistency ever increases, KPMG has a clear focus on leveraging cloud technologies provided through a Global Technology Platform (“One Platform”) which itself is a tailored and secured implementation of Microsoft Azure and M365 Technologies.
About the Department:
Platform Operations provides support / expertise in One Platform and Service Management to member firms and global functions and for globally managed services. Support at Tier 2 & 3 is available as well as enhanced support options for departments that need them.Operational Support areas are grouped in three Chapters:
Cloud Enterprise: Azure services, Core Infrastructure and SecurityDigital Workplace: Identity Management, M365, Messaging, Chat, Voice and Collaboration
Secure Connectivity: Palo Alto Technologies, WAN, Azure Networking, (inc. Firewalls), Squid Proxies, Infoblox, Layer7 & ISAM
This is what we offer
- Salary on the level of Director, a fixed expense allowance and a working from home allowance
- 30 vacation days (on a full-time basis) and the option to buy more days or sell your vacation days
- A lease car or mobility budget
- A completely furnished home office
- A laptop and iPhone which can also be used privately
Choice to pick from different courses which contribute to your own personal and professional development
Focus on well-being! There is a gym at the Amstelveen office or you can get a discount for a gym near your house and you get access to different health and/or vitality programs
‘Together’ is one of our core values. So you can count on different social activities, like team events, drinks with colleagues and events with all your KPMG colleagues
Organizational
50%
Transformation
30%
Communication
20%
Leadership
Drive Maturity
Stakeholder Management
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