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We develop and implement advanced Crew and Operations Management solutions used by several of the world’s leading airlines. From smarter crew scheduling to better aircraft utilization, our software systems make a real impact on global travel. \nAt Jeppesen’s office in central Gothenburg you will work in a one-of-a-kind software development organization with solutions that make a real difference to people around the world. You will be working in an agile learning organization, surrounded by a team of talented, creative and dedicated colleagues. You will learn and broaden your perspective by working with 400 professionals from more than 50 different nations but also be part of a global organization allowing for collaboration with customers and colleagues across the world. Most importantly, you will be expected to make a difference.\nRole Overview\nThe Compute Manager leads and develops a team of compute engineers responsible for enterprise virtualization, hypervisor management, compute resource optimization, and infrastructure resilience. This role combines deep technical expertise with team leadership, requiring hands-on involvement in critical initiatives while building team capability and driving operational excellence across global sites. The manager is expected to remain technically current, contribute directly to high-impact projects, and mentor engineers toward senior-level skills and responsibilities.\nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership & Development\nHire, onboard, and develop compute engineers to level 2 and 3 capabilities\nConduct regular 1:1s and provide coaching, feedback, and career development guidance\nEstablish clear performance expectations and accountability; conduct fair, documented performance reviews\nBuild a culture of engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement\nEnsure team members have the context, training, and tools needed to succeed independently\nRepresent the team in organizational planning and resource discussions\nCompute Operations & Infrastructure\nOversee VMware vSphere/vSAN environments\nLead compute resource planning, capacity management, and performance optimization\nOwn the health, reliability, and compliance of compute infrastructure across data center and cloud hosting platforms\nManage patch cycles, firmware updates, and hardware replacements with zero unplanned downtime\nImplement and maintain monitoring/observability (CheckMK, RCA automation) across the global compute estate\nDesign and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for compute workloads\nStrategic Projects & Migrations\nOwn compute design architecture\nChampion infrastructure modernization initiatives (e.g., consolidation, standardization, automation)\nCoordinate with storage, network, security, and cloud teams to ensure compute integrates into broader infrastructure strategy\nBalance ongoing operations with multi-quarter strategic initiatives without team burnout\nTechnical Depth & Hands-On Leadership\nRemain technically current in virtualization, compute architecture, and cloud integration\nContribute directly to complex technical problems, architecture decisions, and infrastructure design\nParticipate in incidents, escalations, and root cause analysis; drive prevention and learning\nDocument technical decisions, design patterns, and runbooks; set standards for architecture and operations\nStay current on vendor roadmaps (VMware, Nutanix, AWS, storage, networking)\nDrive automation and tooling to reduce manual toil\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Storage (VSAN, NetApp, backup), Network, Identity/Security, and Database teams to optimize system integration\nEngage with business stakeholders and product teams on compute requirements and trade-offs\nCoordinate with the data center team and external vendors (AWS, Broadcom, Nutanix)\nCommunicate status, risks, and decisions up to leadership; escalate blockers early Compliance, Security & Cost Management\nEnsure compute infrastructure meets security standards (encryption, access control, audit logging)\nMaintain compliance with SOC 2, CMMC, and other relevant frameworks\nMonitor and optimize compute costs; negotiate vendor contracts and licensing\nImplement security patches and vulnerability remediations on schedule\nLead security reviews and assessments of new infrastructure designs\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of hands-on experience managing compute infrastructure (VMware vSphere, hypervisors, or equivalent)\n3+ years in a management or lead role with direct responsibility for engineering or technical teams\nDeep technical knowledge of virtualization architecture, resource scheduling, and performance optimization\nExperience planning and executing large-scale infrastructure migrations or modernization projects\nStrong understanding of storage (SAN, NAS, vSAN), networking, and cloud integration (AWS, Azure)\nExperience with infrastructure monitoring, automation tools, and scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Python)\nProven ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership and strategic planning\nExcellent communication skills; ability to present technical decisions and trade-offs to leadership and non-technical stakeholders\nDemonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent\nExperience in a global organization supporting multiple time zones and geographic sites\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on AWS experience, including landing zones, hybrid networking, and cost optimization\nExperience with data center migration or consolidation projects\nFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management\nBackground in IT operations leadership within aviation, aerospace, or transportation\nExperience managing compliance initiatives (SOC 2, CMMC, ISO 27001)\nVMware certification (VCP, VCIX) or equivalent cloud/infrastructure certification\nCore Competencies\nTechnical Leadership: Deep expertise in compute infrastructure combined with the judgment to make trade-offs\nPeople Leadership: Ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineers\nProject Delivery: Track record of successful, on-time completion of complex multi-quarter initiatives\nCommunication: Clear articulation of technical concepts and strategic decisions across diverse audiences\nResilience: Ability to maintain operations and team morale during high-stress incidents and transitions\nContinuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with rapidly evolving cloud and infrastructure technologies\nCollaboration: Natural ability to partner with other teams and build trust across organizational boundaries\nWork Environment & Expectations\nThis role supports a global compute environment across multiple time zones. The manager is expected to be available during critical incidents and on-call escalations. During major migration phases (B55, AWS EVS), extended hours and weekend availability may be required. The role includes travel to data centers (Denver, Frankfurt, Gothenburg) for critical activities and team engagement. Remote work is supported within the context of supporting global operations\nWhy You Should Join:\nAt Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide employees and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 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