Platform Manager - Network & Edge Connectivity (m/f/x)

As Platform Manager Network & Edge Connectivity (m/f/x), you enable sites, cloud and industrial environments to connect securely and reliably. You set the platform direction, shape the roadmap and align priorities across teams, translating business requirements into shared connectivity services. The platform spans WAN, SD-WAN, campus networks, Edge & OT Connectivity and network security services such as segmentation, firewalls, SASE and Zero Trust.

Creating passion: your responsibilities

Own the platform direction. Evolve the target state, service portfolio and roadmap, translating strategy and business needs into clear priorities and achievable improvements. Balance service value, risk, capacity and lifecycle cost when setting priorities

Lead through Team Managers. Develop leadership, align teams and establish shared objectives and clear accountabilities

Professionalise and modernise network services to meet business requirements for secure, reliable connectivity. Establish consistent architectures, standards and operating practices, adopting state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices where they improve service outcomes

Steer cross-team delivery. Resolve dependencies and make trade-offs between value, capacity, technical debt and risk transparent

Secure reliable operations. Align service quality, observability and recovery readiness with Team Managers and ensure supportable transitions into operations

Embed security in connectivity services by working with IT Security, Enterprise Architecture and Business to implement secure access and segmentation within the platform scope, balancing security requirements with industrial availability. Coordinate dependencies with the owners of connected industrial systems

Own investment decisions within the applicable governance framework. Plan capacity, budgets and investments against platform priorities and business requirements. Assess technology and sourcing options for service value, risk, interoperability, operability, lifecycle cost and supplier dependency

Retain internal ownership. Align partners with platform priorities and keep essential knowledge, documentation and decisions within the organisation

Your organisational context

Within the Infrastructure & Cloud Value Center, you are accountable for platform direction, cross-team priorities, service outcomes and investment decisions within the applicable governance framework. Team Managers lead their teams and manage delivery and daily operations; you steer the shared roadmap and resolve priorities and dependencies across teams. You align business requirements with Business and coordinate platform decisions with IT Security, Enterprise Architecture and other IT areas within their respective governance responsibilities.

Contributing your strengths: your qualifications

Substantial leadership experience in international IT, with a track record of developing Team Managers, aligning multiple teams and taking accountability for shared service outcomes

Strong expertise in enterprise networking, connectivity or network security across site, cloud and industrial environments

Proven ability to translate strategy and business needs into platform roadmaps and deliverable improvements

Sound understanding of segmentation, firewalls, SASE and Zero Trust, balancing security with industrial availability and operability

Experience with automation, observability, resilience and operational readiness

Commercial judgement in technology, sourcing, budget and capacity decisions, supported by strong stakeholder-management skills

Very good English and German; experience in multi-site industrial environments is an advantage

Our commitment to you: your benefits

As an internationally successful family business, the Liebherr Group offers you a secure job, a unique variety of tasks and exciting development opportunities. Become part of our strong team today and get to know the Liebherr Group as a reliable partner. Profit from these benefits:

Attractive remuneration and social benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Freedom for creative work

Company pension scheme

• Crisis-proof workplace
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Employee benefits & discounts
• Bicycle leasing through salary conversion
• Healthy & regional catering in the company restaurant

Company health management programme

EGYM Wellpass

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Das Unternehmen

Die Liebherr-IT Services GmbH mit Sitz in Oberopfingen bei Kirchdorf an der Iller erarbeitet IT-Lösungen für die gesamte Firmengruppe, koordiniert die standortübergreifenden IT-Anwendungen und berät die Gesellschaften der gesamten Firmengruppe in IT-Fragen.

Standort

Liebherr-IT Services GmbH

St. Vitus 1

88457Kirchdorf/Oberopfingen

Deutschland (DE)

Kontakt

Verena Maucher

[email protected]