Connectivity Platform Lead

Job Description - Connectivity Platform Lead (15347)

About easyJet:

At easyJet, we are on a mission to become Europe's most loved airline by delivering trustworthy, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructure services that support our ambitious growth plans. Our IT Services and Airline Operations (ITSO) organisation is at the heart of our technological advancements, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and effectively.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Platform Lead for our Connectivity team within the I&O Platforms division. As a Platform Lead, you will be end-to-end accountable for delivering efficient infrastructure services and operations that are critical to the smooth execution of business processes at easyJet. This includes overseeing our Connectivity Platform, which connects devices to our IT services and the internet, playing a pivotal role in our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adoption Management: Lead technology change management, user training, support, and communication.
2. Architecture Management: Shape and oversee the design and architecture of the Connectivity Platform, ensuring security, compliance, and integration.
3. Data Management: Maintain high standards of data quality and stewardship.
4. Engineering Management: Drive engineering efforts, reliability, and performance enhancements.
5. Leadership Management: Develop and manage the Platform team, fostering talent and ensuring effective team performance.
6. IT Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders to align IT services with business needs.
7. Risk & Compliance Management: Manage technology and delivery risks, ensuring robust disaster recovery and compliance.
8. Service Integration Management: Oversee service design, transition, and continuity.
9. Strategy & Planning Management: Develop and advocate for long-term Platform strategies that align with easyJet’s overall objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven experience in IT department leadership, particularly in IT service management (ITSM) and IT infrastructure.
2. Strong background in Cisco technologies, SDWAN, Zero trust technology, and dynamic routing.
3. Experience with AWS architecture, including deployment and management of virtual environments.
4. Ability to lead transformational initiatives, with a focus on agile, DevOps, and cloud adoption.
5. Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage budgets and optimize resources.

Why easyJet?

1. Competitive Salary with up to 30% bonus potential.
2. Generous Benefits: 25 days holiday, private medical cover pension contributions, life assurance, flexible benefits package, and outstanding staff travel benefits.
3. Career Development: Opportunities to grow and develop within a supportive and innovative environment.

Apply Now!
If you are a visionary leader passionate about technology and its role in driving business success, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of airline operations and IT services at easyJet. Apply today to become a part of our journey as the Platform Lead – Connectivity.

easyJet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information and to submit your application, please visit our careers page.