Opportunity

Endeavour has an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to be part of an innovative company that’s on a journey to transform the world’s infrastructure. We are seeking an IT Director, EMEA to join our Endeavour team, working directly with our IT team and business partners and focusing on developing and executing strategic IT plans that support the organization's objectives. This involves forecasting IT needs, overseeing IT staff, setting budgets, ensuring the timely implementation of IT projects, IT governance, risk management, setting policies and procedures to safeguard the organization's data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Evaluates and implements new systems and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage. This role is part of the support team that services the entire Endeavour ecosystem and contributes to the overall health and success of the organization.

The IT Director, EMEA needs to be agile, professional and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team.

Endeavour is highly selective about the people we bring on board because our ecosystem depends on it. Change happens quickly here, and we must maintain a strong team of honest, communicative, collaborative, open-minded, strategic, reliable and driven team members. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with self-awareness, a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. Endeavour offers flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. Our support team is the heart of the ecosystem. We’re a diverse group of bright, passionate, dedicated people, working together to make a real difference. Are you ready to join the journey?

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Reports to:

Director, IT

Key Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the IT strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
Managing and supporting joint venture IT partnerships by developing scalable strategies, aligning technology with business goals, and guiding IT resource expansion when ready.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, including staff, managing budgets, resources, and schedules.
Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to the IT team to ensure successful delivery of IT projects and services.
Evaluating, recommending and implementing new hardware and software technologies to improve the organization's IT infrastructure.
Ensuring the security, reliability and scalability of the organization's IT systems and data.
Collaborating with other departments to identify and address their technology needs and requirements.
Developing and maintaining IT policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for hardware, software, and services.
Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the IT industry and making recommendations for their adoption.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as senior executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
Leading and managing large-scale IT projects, from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
Providing strategic guidance on the use of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
Managing and mitigating IT-related risks, such as cyber threats, data breaches, and system downtime.
Ensuring that the organization's IT systems are compliant with industry standards and regulations, such as SOC, ISO, NIST, PCI, SOC, ENS, and GDPR.
Managing and developing the IT team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
Analyzing and reporting on key IT performance metrics, such as system uptime, response times, and user satisfaction.
Facilitating communication and collaboration between the IT department and other business units to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
Managing and controlling the IT budget, ensuring that spending is in line with the organization's priorities and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.

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Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
Additional certifications such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and/or Microsoft Azure are preferred.
Experience in renewable energy, data centers, microgrids, mission critical facilities would be an advantage.
5+ years of experience in IT management or leadership roles, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Experience leading large-scale IT projects, managing budgets, and overseeing teams.
Strong technical expertise in areas such as software, hardware, networking, compliance, and cybersecurity.
Experience with security and compliance frameworks such as ENS, GDPR, NIST, etc.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Fluent in both English and Spanish (Professional)

Specific Skills / Abilities

Strategic thinker
Leadership
Technical expertise
Project management
Budget management
Vendor management
Communication
Change management
Problem-solving
Risk management

Great Place to Work

A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation
A flexible, autonomous work environment
A culture of respect, learning, and excellence
Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers
Growth and travel opportunities
Be part of a team of change-makers having a significant impact on real people around the world

About

Endeavour

Introducing the first
plug and play energy router

Introducing Four AI-Ready
Data Centers Accross The U.S.

Global fibre networks
are converging on
the Iberian Peninsula

About Endeavour

Endeavour is taking on global challenges, and to create the appropriate global solutions is not easy. Our teams work extremely hard because we believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere by decentralizing infrastructure, developing new technologies, & deploying energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more profitable than those that currently exist. We are a group of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work every day to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself.

I'd like to #jointhejourney

IT Director, EMEA