IT Operations Team Lead
11 days ago
Alicante
Are you passionate about leading teams in dynamic, high-demand environments? Do you have experience managing critical IT operations and want to be part of a strategic project with international impact? Our client is looking to hire a proactive and strategic Team Leader to head the IT Operations Center, based in Alicante with regular travel to Madrid to foster cross-functional collaboration. This role is essential to ensure smooth coordination between the operations center—which provides 24/7 support to all countries and IT services—and internal teams, external providers, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development • Build, structure, and grow a new IT operations team., • Foster a high-performance culture through mentoring, clear objectives, and training plans., • Continuously monitor and improve operational processes., • Act as the main escalation point for high-impact incidents., • Maintain and improve existing KPIs and SLAs., • Identify and implement automation initiatives (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell)., • Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, bots, and machine learning., • Lead internal and external audits of the incident management framework., • Promote a customer-oriented mindset., • Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence. Experience & Qualifications • Solid experience managing critical incidents in environments such as phone banking, customer service systems, or transactional platforms., • Proven leadership in 24/7 on-call team structures., • Ability to act quickly and effectively in changing situations., • Experience managing vendors and coordinating with third parties., • IT-related education or equivalent experience. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant experience are also welcome., • Languages: Full proficiency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written. Key Competencies • Proactivity, collaboration, and resilience in demanding environments., • Excellent communication skills and customer orientation., • Strong organizational skills, responsibility, and ability to structure teams., • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure. Interested? If you're ready to lead a team that ensures the continuity of critical IT services on an international scale, apply below—we’d love to meet you!