# Senior Network ManagerSenior Network ManagerSalary£NegotiableLocationCity of London, London, UKContractPermanentIndustryLegal---ContactAlfie PerringAlfie.Perring@oliverjames.com## **Senior Network Manager**### **Overview**Our client, a leading global organisation, is seeking a Senior Manager, Networks to lead their worldwide network operations and strategy. This role combines technical leadership with strategic vision, overseeing a global team and driving network transformation initiatives, including a major SD-WAN rollout to improve performance, resilience, and security.You’ll collaborate with IT and business stakeholders across multiple regions, manage key vendor partnerships, and shape the future of the company’s network infrastructure.### Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management* Lead and mentor a global team of Network Engineers across regions and time zones.* Provide hands-on technical direction and promote best practices in network design and operations.* Build a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continual improvement.Technical Strategy & Operations* Own and optimise global WAN, LAN, and cloud network technologies.* Lead the implementation of SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-based networking solutions.* Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.* Maintain robust documentation and ensure compliance with IT governance and security standards.* Oversee patching, upgrades, and performance optimisation across all network layers.Incident & Service Management* Lead incident response and ensure root cause analysis and service improvement.* Partner with Service Delivery teams to maintain high service quality and uptime.* Manage and improve escalation processes for critical incidents.Vendor & Stakeholder Management* Manage third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring SLA compliance.* Negotiate contracts and statements of work for network services.* Partner with internal stakeholders to align network services with business and security goals.* Manage network budgets and deliver ongoing cost optimisation.* Required Skills & Experience* Proven experience leading global network teams in large-scale or multinational environments.* Strong SD-WAN design and implementation expertise (HPE SD-WAN preferred).* Solid Cisco networking background (Nexus 3K/9K, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).* Expertise with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and wireless (Aruba).* In-depth understanding of MPLS, VPNs, QoS, and network security.* Experience managing third-party vendors, SLAs, and large budgets.* Skilled in network monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Cisco, PRTG, F5).* Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical detail for business stakeholders.* Track record of leading transformation within 24×7 enterprise network environments.###
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