Job Description:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are seeking a Global Manager End User Computing and Collaboration Technologies. This role is responsible for delivery of End User Computing services, technologies, processes, roadmap and strategy impactful to productivity of our global workforce to join our offices in Asturias.

This role is a hands-on leader and working directly with their team will be accountable for daily support and ongoing improvement of our Office 365 toolset as well as other collaboration tools including our WebEx video conferencing solution. This key role manages all End User Windows & Mac images and devices, mobile device / application management, SCCM administration, Intune and other EUC technologies, with responsibilities for effective delivery and operational support for PC imaging, packaging, software distribution, patching and overall PC lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of End User support specialists providing business hours and relevant off hours support and availabilityServe as the escalation point for End User issues and problemsValue optimization through driving adoption of EUC technology investmentsLead and drive continuous improvement opportunities in end user computing experiencePrimary operational point of contact for our strategic EUC outsourcing partner/sDevelop appropriate KPIs reporting to track performance in the End User EnvironmentBuild strong internal customer relationships to ensure we are aligned to customer and business needs while prioritizing key initiativesInterface with Senior IT leadership on problem/incident calls and acts as an escalation pointCoach and mentor team members, promote a growing, transformative IT cultureDevelops and maintains a solution roadmap, product catalog and vision for End User Computing technologies and processesManage an endpoint software distribution solution that encompasses modern imaging, packaging, and software deployment best practicesAssures that the End-User Computing support team operates effectively to meet defined Service Level Agreements and defined customer expectations.Engage external partners to create and maintain a hardware and client software roadmap that will contribute to a productive workforceMaintain awareness of changing IT trends and regulations which might impact the company and develop strategies that will mitigate any incoming risks and/or take advantage of any future benefitsAssess upcoming technologies and recommend innovative use of new features and technologies related to desktop management with the objective of enhancing end user experienceDevelop and sustain current documentation relating to areas of responsibilityWork within established configuration and change management policies ensuring awareness, approval and success of changes made to the areas of responsibilityWork and communicate with a wide range of people – leadership, peers, vendors, staff members including program leadership, and others

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in the area of Information Systems Management, Computer Science or Business10+ Years of experience managing end user computing and collaboration technologies5+ Years of experience architecting EUC solutions and processes5+ Years of experience with managing Microsoft end user technologies, especially O365

Additional/Preferred Qualifications: 

Demonstrated ability to organize workload, multitask, think analytically, solve technical problems, and establish relationships across business and IT team members 

Agile Scrum experience 

Experience with technical project management 

Strong foundation of the key technologies relevant to end user compute: SSO, Networking, Active Directory, LDAP, End Point Security, BYOD, Citrix, Windows Managed Desktop 

Certified in ITIL Foundation (plus) 

Experience scripting using JavaScript, VBScript, Python, HTML 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Experience managing globally dispersed internal employees and external contract resources. 

Open to occasional travel (10% max) 

 

Key Behavioral Competencies:  

Customer focus 

Ownership mindset 

Results oriented and a bias for action 

Embraces change and innovation 

Inspires others and builds capability so to succeed as a global team 

Can work collaboratively across matrix organization structure and lead through influence as effectively as through direct management control. 

Effective in building strong strategic relationships and partnerships globally. 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.