Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Sr. Technical Specialist
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  10/9/26
On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176500 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Role Summary 

 

This position is an IT infrastructure role based in Mumbai, India, responsible for supporting IT operations across India, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. The position involves managing end-user requests, hardware refreshes, asset management, and vendor coordination. It requires ensuring IT infrastructure  compliance and supporting various IT projects and security initiatives without direct people management responsibilities 

 

 

Responsibilities 

 

  •  Plan and implement timely hardware refreshes for servers, switches, and wireless equipment.

  • Manage IT assets, including lease renewals, quarterly reconciliations, and proper retirement or disposal of fixed assets.

  • Support India and Philippines Town Halls, new warehouse setups, and plant/warehouse expansions or relocations.

  • Coordinate IT vendor and support contracts, budgeting processes, and vendor-driven project implementations.

  • Ensure compliance with IT infrastructure checklists, audit requirements, and full SOX compliance standards.

  • Provide guidance to on contract support engineers and coordinate with specialized Global Information Technology (GIT) teams.

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Minimum of 5 to 6 years of preferred work experience in IT infrastructure support.

  • Minimum degree requirement of any graduate, with BE (Telecommunication) or BSc (IT) preferred.1

  • Prior experience in IT infrastructure support and ability to travel to locations in India

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • ITIL and project management certification is desirable

  • Basic knowledge of Windows Server  and Windows Operating Systems 

  • Understanding of server backup management, including tape library backups.

  • Familiarity with IT asset lease-out processes

  • Basic network infrastructure troubleshooting involving Cisco products.

  • Lift principles applicable  - Cultivating Trust and Commit to impact


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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