SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
Job Description
This role sits within Integral IT Production, reporting directly to the Global Head of IT Production, with end-to-end accountability for the reliability, security, governance, and operational excellence of the company’s global Cloud and Data Center platforms.
The position leads an Infrastructure-owned Cloud & Data Center organization, responsible for ensuring that production platforms are stable, resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient, while enabling application and digital teams through standardized, automated, and well‑governed infrastructure services.
This is a senior infrastructure leadership role, focused on production readiness and operational discipline. It does not own application development or product roadmaps, but serves as the authoritative platform owner and senior escalation point for all Cloud and Data Center services.
Purpose of the Role
To own, operate, and continuously improve the company’s global hybrid Cloud & Data Center production platforms, ensuring enterprise-grade service delivery across availability, performance, security, cost, and risk.
The role combines:
~70% leadership, governance, and IT Production accountability
~30% high-level technical and a
📌 Global Head of Cloud (Madrid)
🏢 SGS
📍 Madrid