Localisation:  Slough (United-Kingdom)

Type of contract: permanent contract

As an active member in the Digital Platform Development team (part of Business Delivery Services) the job holder’s focus is to Design (with Architect’s support) and Deliver (Through himself and various teams) Cloud & infrastructure platform’s world class solutions. You will evolve around an ecosystems based on: Platform as a Services, Infrastructure as a Services over different Cloud providers and of course on premises environment too.

What are we looking for?

• 4-8 years Cloud Architecture designing solutions over IaaS & PaaS world enterprise class applications infrastructure in all type of environment.
• Strong Infrastructure technical skills and Cloud capabilities (Windows, Oracle, Azure, AWS, GCP, IaaS, PaaS & other technologies)
• Certifications in project management methodologies, network knowledge or IOT experience is a plus
• Language: Fluent in English verbal and written (Mandatory)
• Proven leadership and Influencing experience through interaction with key stakeholders
• Proven experience in architecture of enterprise applications platforms
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible and changing environment, manages multiple activities and priorities, and work well under pressure

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Interact as entry point of our customers to understand their requirements
• Design infrastructure solutions over a multi-cloud IaaS, PaaS and on premises ecosystems
• Challenge and influence project manager/director to align cloud & infrastructure solution design within our strategies and standards.
• Work together within the team and with other stakeholders like Senior Architects / Security / infrastructure experts to define the design of the solutions based on the customer needs.
• Create and own project plan to get the infrastructure delivered (End to End infrastructure delivery)
• Provide estimations for resources, time and cost needed for project demand to the customer
• Manage risks that might impact project or Mars business operations
• Keep communication active with all layers of stakeholders involved
• Lead development/implementation teams on project activities
• Ensure adherence to Mars processes standards and Infrastructure Strategy for development and implementation.
• Follow up, organize & align cloud/infrastructure project plan with customer and IT project manager.
• Be accountable for project deliverables, ensuring project is completed with agreed scope, quality, on time and on budget.
• Be accountable of his projects Documentation storage and sharing.
• Driving knowledge sharing over the other associates and contractors.
• Supervision of 2 to 10 contractors, on shore, near shore or off shore, who can be located anywhere in the world (US, China, Brazil, EU, India, …)

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.