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IT Branch Coordinator - Amsterdam city centre
at Booking.com in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Booking.com™, part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN), is Europe’s #1 online hotel reservations website. With more than 1500 employees in 30+ offices worldwide, we offer an international, young and dynamic working environment with a culture that is open, innovative and performance orientated.
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IT Branch Coordinator – 1247-006
Because of our continuing growth we are in search of an IT Branch Coordinator for our headquarters in Amsterdam (NL).
Our IT Branch Coordinator must be able to travel frequently between locations in Europe.
Job Description
As an IT Branch Coordinator you will be responsible in managing the implementation of all IT infrastructure required to open new offices and Customer Call Centers as part of the expansion of Booking.com. The role will require interfacing with a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers and other interested parties both internally and externally, locally and remotely and across cultures. You must also have the ability to create relationships and communicate effectively and be comfortable working within a dynamic IT organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate deployment of new infrastructure in office environments
• Perform audits of proposed new sites
• Advise and liaise with department heads on IT infrastructure for new office environments
• Identify and manage remedial action as required within office space to ensure that it meets the IT specifications of Booking.com (i.e. deployment of new cabling, additional network ports)
• Manage fabrication of server rooms to specification
• Identify and manage implementation of power requirements as needed
• Work with existing global suppliers and source new providers if required
• Able to maintain and build business relationships with internal and external suppliers
• Manage suppliers locally and remotely
• Act as the prime contact for all IT aspects related to an office opening
Required Skills
Required Technical Skills & Experience
• 2+ years of experience in deployment of new infrastructure in office environments
• Thorough understanding of different types of network and power cabling
• Thorough understanding of power considerations, including capacity
• Ability to configure PDUs and UPSs
• Thorough understanding of the way in which ISP providers deliver leased lines and other connectivity
• Hands-on datacenter experience
• Thorough understanding of different network appliances, and protocols
• Experience in dealing with ISPs
Additional Skills and Experience:
• Possess a strong commercial awareness reflecting the understanding that IT is an enabler for the wider business
• Pragmatic and proactive work attitude
• Excellent communicator in English
• Able to travel freely and on a frequent basis as this department deploys infrastructure around the world
• A self-starter who is able to work both within a team and individually as required
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a professional outlook regardless of the situation
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