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Director, System Engineering & CloudMFS Investment Management • Boston, MA, US
Director, System Engineering & Cloud

Director, System Engineering & Cloud

MFS Investment Management • Boston, MA, US
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Infrastructure & Cloud It Leader

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

The Role

This leadership role oversees Infrastructure & Cloud IT at MFS, managing both strategic direction and day-to-day operations. The role ensures availability, performance, and evolution of infrastructure technologies across global officesespecially focusing on Microsoft Azure, open systems (Linux / Unix / Windows), storage optimization, and database platforms. The ideal candidate is a visionary, hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, strong business alignment, and a passion for operational excellence, innovation, and compliance.

What You Will Do

Technology Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead global infrastructure functions including Cloud (Azure), servers, storage, databases (Oracle, SQL, Sybase), and data center operations.
  • Define and implement infrastructure strategies that support MFS' business goals and align with corporate IT direction.
  • Ensure 24 / 7 systems availability across corporate headquarters and satellite offices.

Team Management & Talent Development

  • Direct and mentor managers across teams such as Database Services, UNIX / Windows Systems, Web Services, and Storage.
  • Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and career development.
  • Set departmental goals and ensure alignment with organizational standards.

    • Operational & Project Execution

  • Manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including planning, budgeting, implementation, and ongoing support.
  • Establish and maintain technical standards and controls to meet audit, regulatory, and security requirements.
  • Lead efforts to remediate audit / security gaps with clear operating plans.

    • Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors, managing contract negotiations and SLAs.
  • Collaborate across departments and with Business Relationship Managers to ensure technology solutions align with business needs.
  • Present infrastructure strategies and updates to senior leadership.

    • Budget & Policy Oversight

  • Develop and manage budgets for assigned areas and contribute to broader GIT financial planning.
  • Propose and refine policies to improve resource efficiency, service delivery, and compliance.

    • What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years in IT within financial services, with 7+ years in management.
  • Deep technical expertise in infrastructure, cloud migration, systems architecture, and database platforms.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience managing global IT operations, including off-hours support.
  • Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
  • Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, and setting service expectations.
  • Committed to technology best practices and standardization.

    • At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

    What We Offer

  • Generous time-off provided : including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
  • Family Focus : Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
  • Health and Welfare : Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
  • Wellness Programs : Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
  • Life & Disability Benefits : Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
  • Financial Benefits : 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

    • MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote / onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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