Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations, Sr. Director (Gaithersburg, MD, US, 2087

About the Role

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect and enhance life. Why This Role Matters At Emergent, our work protects communities and strengthens global health security. As Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations , you will lead the organization’s global technology infrastructure and end-user services. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Director, Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations leads the strategy, engineering, security, reliability, and day-to-day operation of the company’s global technology infrastructure and end-user services. The role is accountable for resilient, secure, compliant, and cost-effective delivery across hybrid cloud, data centers, networks, compute, storage, workplace technology, service management, collaboration, and infrastructure platforms supporting a global 24/7 business and regulated operations. The position modernizes the infrastructure operating model through automation, observability, data-driven service management, and responsible use of AI, while maintaining disciplined lifecycle, continuity, validation, and vendor governance. What You'll Do Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Enterprise leadership and strategy Serve as a member of the CIO’s IT Leadership Team and act as the executive owner for enterprise infrastructure and operations capabilities. Define and execute a multi-year infrastructure and operations strategy, architecture, investment roadmap, lifecycle plan, and operating model aligned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong problem solving foundations, knowledge of modern engineering practices, and interest in technology systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Official mentor support
• verified hiring timeline
• and career progression.