IT Domain Manager → Head of Infrastructure

A realistic transition from IT Domain Manager to Head of Infrastructure: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 99%. Difficulty: Medium.

Difficulty: Medium4 stepsDuration: 9 to 13 monthsOverlap: 99%

Transition from IT Domain Manager to Head of Infrastructure.

Transferable skills

  • Infrastructure leadership
  • Infrastructure strategy
  • Cloud & data centre strategy
  • Executive leadership
  • Financial management
  • Talent development

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your IT Domain Manager experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • Infrastructure leadership
    • Infrastructure strategy
    • Cloud & data centre strategy
    • Executive leadership

    Map transferable skills — Infrastructure leadership, Infrastructure strategy, Cloud & data centre strategy — against what a Head of Infrastructure needs.

  2. 2. Get productive with the Head of Infrastructure toolchain

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    TerraformAnsibleAWSAzureGCPVMwareKubernetes

    Be hands-on with Terraform, Ansible, AWS and the rest of the target stack.

  3. 3. Practise Head of Infrastructure work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

    Ship a portfolio project or take on Head of Infrastructure tasks at work.

  4. 4. Get certified and position yourself as a Head of Infrastructure

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    ITIL 4 StrategistCCSPAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectTOGAF Foundation

    Update your CV and LinkedIn around Head of Infrastructure, then apply to target roles.

Alternative routes