IT Cloud & Infrastructure Delivery Lead

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and Infrastructure services, ensuring that cloud initiatives are executed in line with business priorities, enterprise architecture, security standards, operational requirements, and financial objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•Lead the end-to-end delivery of cloud and Infrastructure initiatives and services, from demand intake and planning through implementation, transition, and operational handover

•Translate business and technology requirements into clear delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, risks, and measurable outcomes

•Coordinate cloud engineering teams, architecture, cybersecurity, application teams, service operations, and external partners to ensure aligned execution

•Lead the delivery of Microsoft Azure solutions, cloud migrations, modernization initiatives, and cloud-native platforms in accordance with approved architecture and standards

•Apply and maintain approved delivery governance, coordinating priorities, delivery plans, status reporting, risks, issues, and escalations

•Coordinate and review cloud service requirements for availability, performance, security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity

•Monitor cloud consumption, capacity, licensing, and supplier performance, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and service improvement

•Promote automation, infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, standardization, and reusable delivery patterns across the cloud domain

•Lead continuous improvement across cloud delivery processes, operational readiness, documentation, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder communication

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

•8–12 years of total professional experience, including significant experience (at least 5 years) in cloud/infrastructure delivery, infrastructure transformation, or technology program delivery roles

•Proven experience leading the delivery of complex Microsoft Azure initiatives in large-scale, global, and highly integrated enterprise environments

•Strong knowledge of Azure services across compute, networking, storage, identity, monitoring, security, integration, and cloud-native platforms

•Experience with cloud migration, application modernization, infrastructure-as-code, automation, DevOps, and operational transition practices

•Solid understanding of cloud governance, security, compliance, FinOps, service management, disaster recovery, and business continuity

•Demonstrated ability to manage delivery roadmaps, budgets, suppliers, risks, dependencies, priorities, and executive-level reporting

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; relevant Azure, ITIL, Agile, or project delivery certifications preferred

•Strong leadership, ownership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive outcomes across cross-functional teams without relying solely on direct authority

•Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills across technical, business, and senior management audiences

•Fluency in English required; additional languages considered an advantage

•Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on service quality, operational resilience, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Right to work in Italy

WHAT WE OFFER

In compliance with the applicable pay transparency legislation, the following information is provided regarding the initial compensation foreseen for the position.

Contract

-Type of contract: Permanent

-Hybrid working model: 2 days per week remotely

-Applicable Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): “Addetti agli uffici ed ai terminals delle società di navigazione che esercitano l’armamento privato” – sez. personale di terra

-Gross annual salary (RAL): between €50.000 – €57.000 gross per year, paid over 14 monthly installments

-Meal vouchers: worth €8 per on-site working day

The offer in terms of salary will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical competencies, and the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned to the role.

Welfare&Wellbeing

We offer a range of Welfare&Wellbeing Initiatives as well as benefits including Productivity award, Health Insurance, Learning opportunities, flexible working hours, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounts & Partnerships within the MSC group.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!