Department Manager IT Infrastructure

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Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it has been our mission to give ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Department Manager IT Infrastructure in our Information Systems (IS) Division.

About the role

The Department Manager IT Infrastructure is accountable and responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure for all Yamaha’s group companies, ensuring its stability, security, and performance. The Department Manager will lead a team of IT Professionals, work closely with other departments, and support group companies to use all business applications in an efficient and effective manner.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and define IT infrastructure strategy
• Manage infrastructure operations
• Define and manage investment and expense budgets
• Determine and guide necessary procurement and manage vendors
• Manage YME’s cloud platform (AWS)
• Ensure Security and Compliance
• Oversee Service Desk & Support
• Promote and implement Agile & DevOps practices
• Lead Solution Architecture activities
• Manage and develop teams, including recruitment activities
• Communicate with senior leadership, business and IT stakeholders

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of Information Technology or related
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT infrastructure management or similar function
• Strong knowledge of IT security, network architecture, server management, and cloud technologies
• Proficiency in infrastructure monitoring and management tools
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Proven experience in managing a team of (senior) IT Infrastructure Engineers of 30-40 people (5 direct reports)
• Proven experience in working in an international environment, with different nationalities and cultures
• Experience in project management
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with stakeholders on an operational and tactical level
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Proficient knowledge of the English language, both spoken and in writing; other languages are a plus

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, eBikes, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles) and eBike drive units and systems.

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment
• We offer a hybrid way of working, including working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please
• 13th-month payment and participation in our Bonus Program
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount on Yamaha products
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program
• Relocation package
• Free fruits are available in our office
• You can relish breakfast/lunch at our restaurant, "The Three Forks" at a reasonable price within the office premises
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks