Network Manager – Permanent – Hybrid (3 days onsite) – Northeast – Up to £80,000 Per Annum + 15% bonus + car/fuel allowance

Join a multi-billion-pound global organisation who have bases across 25 countries. They have state of the art systems and facilities and are eager for a new Network Manager to join their IT Team.

The Role:

Within the team, you will be managing the delivery of the Wide Area Network and Data Centre Network Infrastructure across the business unit. Be responsible for Services Strategy and contribute to the roadmap of future network strategy and how this evolves with business needs. With the assistance of 3^rd parties, deliver the design, architecture and implementation of network infrastructure, service and security. You will also have to control the budget and costs associated with the provision of network services.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain network strategies and roadmap them in line with our digital strategy.
• Deliver Architecture, Design and Implementations of Network Infrastructure, Services and Security, aligned with third-party providers.
• Define regional networking standards, contributing to both inter-regional and inter-company connectivity standards.
• Manage operational performance, capacity and security of the organisation to required levels with carriers and third-party service providers.
• Guarantee network resilience in line with the needs of the business and contribution to disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Contribute to end-to-end architectures for new solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
• Control and optimise cost in relation to the provision of regional network services and the portfolio of infrastructure evolution.

Requirements:

• A solid technical background in a multinational company is key, enabling you to understand the complexity of international projects and working scenarios. Perhaps this could be as a current/previous network manager or senior network engineer in a large technical consulting firm.
• A delivery-focused mindset with an ability to inspire, engage and influence those around you to move projects to completion with clear, transparent and fair communication.
• Confidence in working in an environment where leadership is valued over management, giving teams and third parties the space, direction, and resources to develop ideas and solutions in line with objectives, set within a dynamic environment.
• A natural confidence and curiosity in working in multiple cultures and customs, adept at building international relationships and teams.
• Experience of design, implementation and operations of network infrastructure and services, including WAN, LAN, WLAN, Internet, Cloud Connectivity, Telephone and Video Conference.
• Familiarity with key network technologies including MPLS and SD-WAN as well as infrastructure and service providers such as CICSO.
• Effective communication and influence with key stakeholders relative to provision of network infrastructure and services, as well as the evolution of network strategies.
• Demonstrative ability of successfully managing third-parties to achieve required levels of performance, security and cost from network services while building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• A relevant degree in a related subject is desirable but not essential.
• Appropriate industry certificates such as CCNA, CCIE, ITIL and PMP are desirable but not essential.
• Experience of cloud technologies, including AWS.

Benefits:

• 26 day’s annual leave + bank holidays
• Company shares programme
• Fitness centre/Sports and leisure complex
• Onsite medical & physiotherapy centre
• Paid overtime and time in lieu
• Company pension programme
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Potential travel opportunities