Director Hosting & Compute Services - Erlanger, KY

Job Summary
The Hosting and Compute Services Director leads a combined team of 19 ADM resources and approximately 72 contractors delivering strategy, operations, and optimization of compute infrastructure for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role drives high availability, performance, and reliability of compute services, managing capacity planning and leading modernization efforts such as cloud migration, virtualization, and containerization. The Director establishes transparent metrics to demonstrate IT infrastructure’s contribution to business outcomes, leads high-performing engineering teams, negotiates vendor contracts, and implements automation and optimization strategies. Key responsibilities include maintaining security and compliance, managing disaster recovery capabilities, and partnering with stakeholders to align compute services with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

Job ResponsibilitiesLead global compute strategy across on-premise, hybrid, and virtualized environments supporting 42,000+ users and business transformation goalsManage a $50 M+ budget, including developing financial plans, monitoring spending targets, and delivering year-over-year cost efficiency improvementsOversee compute architecture, engineering, and delivery with a focus on automation frameworks, virtualization solutions, and scalable performanceLead demand management for infrastructure services, translating business requirements into compute capacity plans and technology investment roadmapsDrive operational excellence through standardized processes, proactive monitoring, and improvements to IT Service Management (ITSM) maturity to enhance reliabilityManage capacity planning to forecast compute growth, optimize utilization rates, and align infrastructure resources with business requirementsExecute FinOps initiatives that deliver cost transparency, accurate forecasting, and efficiency improvements across servicesPartner with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and application teams to align compute roadmaps with enterprise technology strategiesDefine KPIs, scorecards, and performance metrics that quantify compute service value, operational maturity, and IT infrastructure contributionBuild an accountable, collaborative culture focused on customer satisfaction, fiscal responsibility, and delivering measurable business resultsJob RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field; advanced degree preferred15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure leadership managing large-scale compute environments, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership roleExpertise in hybrid compute, virtualization, and automation across data center sitesProven ability to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and global transformation initiativesStrong background in capacity planning, FinOps, and performance management at scaleExceptional leadership and stakeholder management across global technology teamsDemonstrated success building high-performing, customer-focused IT organizationsExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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