We are looking for a
Director Global IT Infrastructure
Information Technologies
Rehovot, IL (Nova HQ)Apply
Role Description
What we are looking for:
Nova is looking for a highly experienced Global IT Infrastructure Director to lead and evolve our global IT infrastructure and service desk. This role is critical in ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing IT environments that support the company’s growth and operational excellence worldwide.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing:
- Define and execute the global IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business goals
- Translate strategy into actionable execution plans, ensuring structured execution and delivery against short- and long-term objectives.
- Act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable and effective IT solutions
- Own and professional lead all global IT infrastructure operations across all company facilities worldwide (production sites and offices)
- Own end-to-end delivery of global IT services, including service desk operations and user experience
- Drive adoption of modern technologies (cloud, hybrid environments, automation, digital workplace solutions)
- Ensure high availability, resilience, and scalability of infrastructure systems to support both operational continuity and business growth
- Define and manage KPIs, SLAs, and service performance metrics, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Collaborate closely with the Cybersecurity team to ensure the security of systems, networks, and data.
- Manage and govern global IT vendors, service providers, and technology partners
- Handle annual budget and ensure cost-effectiveness of the IT infrastructure
- Lead and develop a global team, including direct management of IT systems experts and service desk leadership
- Work closely with regional IT managers to ensure alignment and consistent service delivery across regions
Requirements
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles within a global enterprise environment, with at least 4 years in senior leadership roles
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture, covering networks, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments, identity, and core platforms
- Proven expertise across infrastructure platforms, including servers, virtualization, networking, identity, backup and disaster recovery, and monitoring
- Demonstrated experience working in matrixed organizations, with shared ownership across Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Business Applications, and Service Desk teams
- Proven experience in leading and managing large‑scale, cross‑functional IT projects and initiatives, with accountability for execution, delivery, and outcomes
That special something you bring in:
- Strong people management and leadership skills, with a proven ability to motivate teams, set clear objectives, and drive execution, accountability, and results across multiple teams
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives, translating strategy into execution with clear ownership and measurable outcomes
- Demonstrated excellence in program and project management, including structured planning, progress tracking, dependency and risk management, and ensuring delivery against committed timelines and business objectives
- Advanced leadership skills with a proven ability to manage conflicts, drive alignment, and influence outcomes across senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
- Strong business and service‑oriented mindset
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with business leaders, Cyber Security, and global IT leadership
Get to know us better:
Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
Join us if you are
A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.
If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
