IT Infrastructure and Projects Team Leader

A certified B Corp company, Optel is one of the largest providers of traceability systems in the world. Its mission: to use its innovative technologies to create a better world through responsible capitalism. The company's renowned solutions guarantee the quality of healthcare products and help stop the counterfeiting of medicines and medical devices around the world. OPTEL also adapts its technologies to different sectors - from healthcare to smart manufacturing and beyond, all can benefit from global traceability. OPTEL's expertise will enable various industries to measure, inspect, control and monitor a wide variety of elements in order to improve product quality and ensure more responsible use of resources.

SUMMARY
Leading a technical team, the IT Infrastructure and Projects Team Leader ensures operational excellence, security robustness, and the continuous evolution of the IT infrastructure. They manage the entire lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation to delivery, leveraging active technological monitoring to propose improvements and optimizations, all aligned with the company’s strategic vision.

YOUR TASKS

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the technical team members, fostering collaboration and achieving objectives.
• Ensure operational excellence by maintaining the availability, performance, and proactive maintenance of the entire IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, cloud, etc.).
• Define, implement, and ensure compliance with security policies and measures to protect and strengthen the company's systems and data.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of IT projects under their responsibility, including planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, risk management, and final delivery.
• Conduct active technological monitoring to identify, evaluate, and recommend new solutions or approaches to optimize and evolve the infrastructure.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement plans for operational processes, security, and team and infrastructure efficiency.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to ensure alignment of infrastructure initiatives and projects with the organization's strategic vision and business needs.

PROFESIONNAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• College or university degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken.

*Due to the international nature of our company and the diversity of our partners and clients across various countries, bilinguism is essential to ensure effective communication and global collaboration.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technical team in an IT infrastructure and project environment.
• Technical Expertise in Infrastructure and Operations: Deep understanding of infrastructure technologies (servers, networks, cloud, storage) and their operational management (performance, availability, maintenance).
• IT Project Management: Strong skills in planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering technology projects, managing resources, risks, and budgets.
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management Expertise: Strong understanding of security challenges related to infrastructure, with the ability to implement protective measures and manage associated risks.
• Strategic Vision, Communication, and Technological Monitoring: Ability to align initiatives with business objectives, communicate effectively with all stakeholders, and drive technological evolution.

BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible hours
• Group RRSP
• On-site amenities (free parking and power stations, free coffee, and free fruits)
• Several committees in which you can get involved (B-Corp Committee, Social Club, SST)
• Open, bright areas and ergonomic offices
• Organization present on several continents;
• B-CORP certified company.