Leader for EMEA CIO Network Engineering Edge

Introduction
The candidate will have proven and successful track record in leading teams implementing key network / infrastructure initiatives as well as demonstrated growth mindset & behaviour. This leader will focus on future state play a transformative role and be momentum builder to drive forward with our new way of operating. This candidate will have deep and hands in one or multiple network domains including Campus/LAN/WiFi WAN Firewall PoP etc…

This individual will be a strong leader and responsible for landing in EMEA the Network Modernisation program and other strategic network / infrastructure initiatives. This individual will drive strong and effective interlocks with functional teams across CIO as well as the Product & Capability teams within CIO Network Engineering.

This candidate will demonstrate leadership and when dealing with ambiguous & challenging situations. The candidate will provide clear direction and roadmap when interacting with the global Product / Capability teams network architects / SMEs as well as the regional / local Business Units including Global Real Estate Merger & Acquisition teams.

Your Role and Responsibilities
• Successful implementation of Network Modernisation roadmap (in EMEA and globally) including defining / tracking of the roadmap effective partnering across functional teams and iterating of the roadmap to the next level; as well as achieving the intended business outcomes
• Partnering with EMEA GRE M&A and with key regional stakeholders and BUs for all Site implementations related activities.
• Outstanding situational leadership quality with a strong growth mindset.
• Provide direction in the resolutions of issues roadblocks; mitigation of risks and stakeholder communication and management.
• Foster effective teamwork culture; strong focus on growing talents and expanding technical capabilities.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to understand user problems and deliver solutions that enhance End user experience and application performance.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in technical leadership and program management of large Network initiatives.
•S trong understanding of networking cloud services (IBM AWS Azure GCP) data center operations and virtualization technologies.
• Deep technical knowledge of current network technologies hardware protocols and standards.
• Deep understanding of edge network dependencies on centralized services such as authentication DDI and orchestration/automation.
• Hands-on experience in one or multiple network domains including Campus/Lan/Wifi Wan FW PoP etc…
• Experience in scripting languages software defined network automation SDN controllers for network automation tasks.
• Experience in making standardized template driven configurations.
• Demonstrated success in executive communications and expertise in vendor partnership
• Demonstrated capability managing simultaneous programs crisis situations and successfully meeting business objectives.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Certifications / demonstrated knowledge with software defined networking technologies.
• Occasional on-call coverage during Weekends to support internal Teams in case of high severity incidents.
• Flexible working hours based on Business Demand