Infrastructure Operations Leader

Location: Greater Dallas–Fort Worth Metro – on-site

Our client is a global semiconductor innovator whose analog and embedded solutions are at the heart of everything from smart factories to next-generation vehicles. As they accelerate multi-billion-dollar growth plans, they’re seeking an Infrastructure Operations Leader to architect and run a world-class technology backbone that keeps design, manufacturing, and business systems humming 24 × 7. If you love scaling global teams, shaping strategy, and turning cutting-edge ideas into highly resilient infrastructure, this role offers a rare chance to put your stamp on a mission-critical function while enjoying the stability and resources of an industry leader.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive base salary plus annual and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and ESPP.
• Relocation assistance to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• High-visibility role reporting directly to the CIO with significant influence over company-wide capex and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate corporate growth objectives into a multi-year infrastructure roadmap that balances innovation, risk, and ROI.
• Direct end-to-end build-out and operation of data centers, networks, cloud estates, and core platforms across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Manage nine-figure budgets, asset utilization, and service-level KPIs to ensure maximum business impact per dollar spent.
• Drive always-on reliability, rapid incident remediation, and continuous service improvement through ITIL-aligned processes.
• Champion zero-trust principles, regulatory adherence, and robust incident-response playbooks that safeguard IP and customer data.
• Inspire and develop a distributed team of engineers, architects, and service owners; foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Evaluate emerging tools (AI-ops, edge computing, private 5G, etc.), create pilots, and scale winning solutions company-wide.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships that unlock innovation, cost savings, and roadmap influence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years directing large-scale IT infrastructure and operations, including 5+ years in a senior global leadership post.
• Proven command of hybrid-cloud architectures, data-center modernization, network engineering, and DevOps/automation toolchains.
• Track record of owning enterprise budgets, contracts, and executive-level communications.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and data-privacy regulations.
• Exceptional people leadership skills with a passion for talent development and DE&I.

Why Join?

• Big Impact, Bold Vision – Your roadmap will underpin devices used by millions worldwide.
• Innovation Sandbox – Access to advanced labs, sizeable R&D budgets, and a mandate to pilot next-gen tech.
• People-First Culture – Collaborative environment that prizes integrity, learning, and work-life balance.
• Unlock Long-Term Success - Partner with a Dominant Player Pioneering Next-Gen Semiconductor Innovations and AI Solutions

About Blue Signal:  

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