Desktop Virtualisation Lead

**Your Impact**

As the Desktop Virtualisation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and modernising our Citrix environments. You'll work very closely with both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across our platforms. This hands-on role requires you to develop strategic roadmaps for desktop virtualisation initiatives, manage the consolidation of legacy environments, and drive the transition to modern platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee the support, monitoring, maintenance, and patching of multiple Citrix environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with high-performing onshore and offshore teams, delivering in line with our SLAs and driving continuous improvement.
- Create and execute a strategic roadmap for desktop virtualisation, aligning with business objectives and future demands.
- Collaborate with project teams to manage technical change requests, mitigate risks, and ensure successful delivery of technical solutions.
- Work closely with key technology partners and vendors to ensure adherence to roadmaps and standards, driving operational excellence.
- Provide governance oversight, ensuring all platforms are secure, resilient, and compliant with industry best practices and JSOX requirements.

**About You**
- 4-5 years of extensive experience with Citrix in an Azure environment, including strategic roadmap development and execution.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with high-performing teams, particularly in a split onshore/offshore model.
- In-depth knowledge of desktop virtualisation platforms, with a focus on Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Azure networking services.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a consultative approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments, collaborating effectively with technical teams and product owners.
- Citrix certifications and Azure Virtual Desktop and/or Windows 365 certification is preferred.

At Asahi Beverages, we are committed to creating a culture where transformation thrives and our people can excel. By joining our Group Transformation team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, lead transformation initiatives, and contribute to the growth and success of our business.

If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to take on a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you

**Why Asahi Beverages?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia's most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.