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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

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Global Network Engineering Manager

Position Responsibilities

The Global Network Engineering Manager is accountable for the development, design & architecture of network solutions globally.  In this role, you will lead a team of technical experts and is responsible for partnering with other IT functional teams to support and design both operational and project-based work activities. Additionally, you will work closely with both regional business and IT stakeholders to approve and implement new projects, enhancements, and support to existing network infrastructure. As a leader, you will build and develop a high-performing internal team while working closely with vendors and internal teams, when appropriate, to ensure agreed service levels are being met for network design & engineering.

What You Will Do:

Act as a Resource Manager accountable for engineering, designs & architecture that meet or exceed business requirements within the Network LAN, WAN, Core Services & Network Security Maintain relationship and connectivity with Network Operations & Delivery and their activities Prioritize and assign global resources to frame out delivery of solutions and transition on going delivery to Network Delivery or Operations teams as necessary Drive the development, validation, and delivery of automation into the Network space Maintain relationship and connections with business relationship managers to ensure current and future business needs are incorporated into the Network Strategy Support operational teams during the implementation of new processes and policies, offering direction and guidance when needed Manage, report, and communicate on the global performance of the network engineering team Provide coaching and mentoring, communicate job expectations and assess performance and results Establish a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation, empowerment, and personal growth Participate in the development and implementation of IT global strategies set by senior management Foster, develop & maintain relationships with key vendors across the networking landscape Research & understand emerging technologies that can be leveraged in the networking environment Working understanding of Cloud & Co-Lo technologies and connectivity mechanisms to support business growth & flexibility Become a fiduciary of the networking space; managing & supporting key budgeting functions necessary to ongoing efforts of the networking team Be an escalation point for resolving resource and priority conflicts

Skills That Make A  Difference

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field; Master’s degree a plus. Minimum 10+ years of Infrastructure experience, preferred networking discipline, with at least 3+ years of leadership experience In-depth knowledge of network design, engineering, and architecture principles, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless technologies. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, cross-functional teams & external partners Good working knowledge of an ITSM tool (preferably Service Now). Experience building, developing and empowering teams/individuals  Demonstrated ability to influence change in a global organization Experience delivering results in a highly matrixed environment  Working experience in WAN, LAN, Core and Network Security

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Heath Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

 

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. 

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