GLOBAL DIRECTOR - INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Director of Infrastructure & Operations to join our team. This pivotal role will lead the transformation of the company's Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) landscape, operating model, and operating structure. This role will drive the adoption of modern technologies, including cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and IT OT, to support the company's digital transformation strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our global IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, exceptional technical expertise, and strong leadership abilities.

Essential Functions

• Transformation of I&O Landscape : Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to transform the I&O landscape, including the adoption of modern technologies, such as cloud, AI, and IoT.
• Operating Model and Structure : Design and implement a new operating model and structure for I&O, ensuring alignment with the company's digital transformation strategy and strategic drivers.
• Digital Transformation : Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation and develop strategies to leverage technology to drive business outcomes.
• Cloud Strategy : Develop and execute a cloud strategy that aligns with the company's digital transformation goals, including the adoption of public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
• IT, OT, and AI : Develop strategies for the convergence of IT, OT, and AI, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Talent Development : Lead and develop a high-performing team of I&O professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure successful transformation.
• Budgeting and Financial Management : Manage the I&O budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial constraints.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transformation of I&O, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with business stakeholders, including IT leadership, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the transformation process.
• Security and Compliance : Implement and enforce robust security measures to protect company data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and international standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include :

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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