Glasgow (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days from home) Full-Time | 37.5 hrs/week | Flexibility required to support global teams Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of global network infrastructure? Excellent opportunity for a high-calibre, forward-thinking Global Network Operations Manager to join a global technology team at a pivotal moment of transformation. This newly created role offers the chance to lead a high-performing, globally distributed team of network professionals across the UK and other international regions, and to drive a strategic SD-WAN rollout. Reporting to the Head of Platforms, you'll serve as both a technical authority and people-focused leader, ensuring the global network is robust, efficient, and fit for the future. Your Role As Network Manager, you will: Drive strategic decisions and provide technical leadership across a global enterprise network. Manage a skilled team of 8–9 Network Engineers based across the UK and regional offices worldwide. Lead the deployment and implementation of SD-WAN, with specific experience in HPE SD-WAN technology. Work closely with senior stakeholders, including engagement at CIO level, to align network strategy with wider business goals. Balance day-to-day operational excellence with transformative project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Define and implement a global 24×7 network support model using a mix of internal and third-party resources. What You’ll Bring While this is not a hands-on role, you will bring deep technical understanding to guide decisions and lead delivery with authority. Core Experience Proven experience in SD-WAN design, deployment, and migration across global organisations. Solid enterprise networking background across multi-site LANs/WANs. Proficiency in Cisco technologies (Nexus 3K/9K, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP). Experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, MPLS, and wireless (Aruba). Knowledge of cloud networking in platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Hands-on familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and F5. Strong vendor management skills, including defining statements of work, negotiating SLAs, and ensuring consistent service quality. Experience managing third-party service providers and maintaining high service standards. Leadership & Strategy Proven experience leading globally distributed teams, including line management and mentoring. Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders up to CIO level. Strategic thinker with a track record in IT service improvement initiatives. Experience defining and delivering 24×7 support models. Desirable Skills and Experience Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, PCNSE, NSE4/7, or similar. Familiarity with Zero Trust, ZTNA, and SASE. Experience with network automation/IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Python). Understanding of GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ITSM/ITIL frameworks. Why This Role? This is your opportunity to shape the future of a global network strategy, lead transformational projects, and influence at the highest levels. You'll help drive innovation in SD-WAN, improve resilience and performance, and bring automation and intelligence to a modernised, future-ready network. This isn’t just about keeping the lights on — it’s about setting the direction for where their network goes next. Location & Working Style Based in Glasgow, operating a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). Standard UK hours, but flexibility is expected to collaborate with global regions. This role will offer a market-competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package Apply now to build a smarter, faster, and more secure global network.