I&T Collaboration Platform Manager

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Job Details

Position Purpose

The I&T Collaboration Platform Manager is an established technical leader that specialises in the management, operation, and optimisation of MS Teams and Unified Comms, based predominantly around the MS Teams and Nice contact centre solutions. This includes the management of underlying platforms and services which underpin our Collaboration Services that are delivered to the rest of the Brambles business.

Reporting to the Senior BRM – Employee Experience Platforms, this role will deputise for operational leadership when required and participate in planning for the team and how it aligns to both the I&T Collaboration Services and Architecture that the End-User platform team provides.

Measures

The Key Performance Indicators for this role are driven by:

·Proactive and effective running of the MS Teams and Nice Unified Communications platforms

·Meet or exceed targets for capability optimisation

·Positive impact on end user satisfaction

Major/Key Accountabilities

·Operations: Successful running of the I&T Collaboration Platform

·Governance and Compliance: Ensuring that all services underpinned by the I&T Collaboration Platform are correctly governed and are compliant, liaising with the compliance, legal and risk internal teams.

·Capability Planning: Developing the capability roadmap for the I&T Collaboration Platform

·Change Management: Driving the change and adoption strategy, managing any third parties that we may choose to engage in delivery,

·Optimisation: Driving optimisation outcomes for the I&T Collaboration Platform

·Vendor Management: Effective management of 3rd party vendors who supply Generative AI related tooling.

·Stakeholder Management: Managing relationships with wider technology professionals

·Collaboration and Communication: Influencing the evolution Generative AI based digital services through close working and a continuous improvement mindset.

·Innovation: Continuously exploring new features and updates and related technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities and drive innovation within the organization including the management of technical roadmaps.

Experience:

-5yr relevant experience in Cloud Engineering or adjacent fields

•Installed, operated, and managed several data science and machine learning frameworks, or

developed own data science methodologies

•Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

•Experience operating, optimising, querying, and administering databases (such as Postgres,

TimescaleDB, etc.)

•Comfortable using and working in a polyglot computer language environment (Python, Go, Julia etc.)

•Experience with Amazon Web Services (S3, EKS, ECR, EMR, etc.)

•Experience with containers and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

•Experience with Big Data processing technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Flink etc)

•Experience with interactive notebooks (e.g. JupyterHub, Databricks)

•Experience with Git Ops style automation

•Experience with *ix (e.g, Linux, BSD, etc.) tooling and scripting

•Participated in projects that are based on data science methodologies, and/or physical experiments,

or statistical analysis – especially in a data engineer and dev ops capacity.

Challenges/Problem Solving :

·Data Security and Privacy: Ensuring that sensitive data is protected, and that the platform complies with data privacy regulations can be complex. This includes managing access controls and preventing data breaches.

·Content Management and Data Governance: Effectively managing the vast amount of data and content generated by the platform can be challenging. This involves setting up proper data governance frameworks and ensuring data quality.

·Ethical Usage: Ensuring that the platform is used ethically and responsibly is crucial. This includes avoiding biases in AI outputs and ensuring that the platform's use aligns with organisational values and ethical standards.

·Infrastructure Requirements: Maintaining the necessary infrastructure to support the platform’s operations can be demanding. This includes ensuring that the platform has sufficient computational resources and that it integrates seamlessly with existing systems.

·Employee Training and Adoption: Training employees to effectively use the platform and driving adoption across the organisation can be challenging. This involves creating comprehensive training programs and addressing any resistance to change.

·Cost Management: Managing the costs associated with deploying and maintaining the platform can be a significant challenge. This includes budgeting for infrastructure, training, and ongoing support.

·Performance Optimization: Continuously monitoring and optimising the performance of the platform to ensure it meets the organisation's needs can be complex. This involves analysing usage patterns and making necessary adjustments.

Essential Qualifications

·Essential Qualifications

·Degree in Computer Science

·Program and/or Project Management Certification

·Modules, certifications or badges relating to the design and implementation of the platform.

Experience :

•Significant previous experience implementing Generative AI technology, as a technical leader

•5+ years’ experience managing or influencing technical staff and projects.

•Proven success in improving the quality and effectiveness of services.

•Experience working within a matrix structure for a global organisation.

Skills & Knowledge :

·Microsoft 365 and Azure: Understanding the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including applications like Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, as well as Azure services for cloud computing and data management.

·AI and Machine Learning: Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning models, and natural language processing (NLP) to understand how the platform leverages these technologies

·Data Management: Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and compliance standards to ensure secure and compliant use of data within the platform.

·Power Platform: Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, to integrate and extend the platform’s functionalities.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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