Amber Looking for Head – IT Infrastructure and Administration at Pune, Maharashtra, India Full Time

About Amber (amberstudent.com)

Long-term accommodation booking platform for students (think booking.com for student housing). Amber helps 80M+ students worldwide, find and book full-time accommodations near their universities, without the hassle of negotiation, non-standardized and cumbersome paperwork, and broken payment process. We are the largest and fastest-growing student housing platform globally, with 1M+ units listed in 6 countries and across 100+ cities. We are growing rapidly and targeting $2B in annual gross bookings value by 2024.

If you are passionate about making international mobility and living seamless and accessible, then – Join us in building the future of student housing!

(We are amogst the fastest growing companies in the Asia Pacific as per Financial Times https://www.ft.com/high-growth-asia-pacific-ranking-2022)

About the role:

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on IT Head to lead our Information Technology department and drive our technological initiatives forward. The IT Head will play a pivotal role in shaping our IT infrastructure, implementing scalable solutions, and ensuring the seamless operation of all technology systems within the organisation.

Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Development:

• Strong experience in successfully implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting and scaling a wireless network infrastructure in a large office premises.
• Design and implement scalable and secure IT infrastructure/Internet Services to support the company’s rapid growth and evolving needs.
• Oversee the deployment and management of cloud-based services, network architecture, and hardware/software systems.
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard data, systems, and networks against potential threats and breaches.

2.Administration:

• Coordinate vendors for additional services like housekeeping, canteen, food management etc.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for executives and handle related logistics.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Organize and maintain the office filing system, including electronic and hard copy documents.
• Process and track invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents as required.
• Manage inventory of office supplies and equipment and order new supplies as needed.

3. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute the IT infrastructure roadmap in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and growth plans.
• Identify emerging technologies, best practises and trends that can be leveraged to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage in IT.
• Provide strategic advice and solutions on technology investments, prioritising initiatives that deliver maximum value to the business.
• Own and leads all HR Digital Projects of the company to ensure alignment with organizations’s long term business strategies.
• Design the own the IT and cybersecurity policies of the company.

4. Project Management:

• Manage IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.

5. Vendor Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with technology vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery of products and services.
• Evaluate vendor performance, track compliance with contractual obligations, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the IT function, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Deep technical expertise across a broad range of IT domains, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and inspire confidence in the IT team’s capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and driving positive change.

What will you get from Amber:

• Fast-paced growth (can skip intermediate levels)
• Total freedom and authority (everything under you, just get the job done!)
• Amazing work culture (trust us when we are saying this!)
• Open and Inclusive Environment
• Great Compensation