Network Operation - MADS Lead

Eli Lilly and Company•Us, IN

13d•$126,000 - $224,400•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Technical Lead Engineer – Enterprise Connectivity MADS Join the Enterprise Connectivity organization as a Technical Lead Engineer to drive Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestiture, and Special Projects (MADS) initiatives, secure our network, and power our global expansion! As a Technical Lead Engineer in the Enterprise Connectivity team, you will be at the forefront of major Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestiture, and Special Projects (MADS) initiatives. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our network infrastructure by managing complex project portfolios, prioritizing critical tasks, and allocating resources to ensure seamless execution. You will collaborate closely with the Mergers Architect, Network Operation Manager, Project Manager, and external vendors to plan, implement, and oversee new site deployments, upgrades to existing sites, and decommissioning of legacy locations. Your passion for innovative solutions and commitment to excellence will drive the success of our most strategic network projects. By inspiring cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, you will help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions that support the company’s growth and transformation. Your impact will be felt across the organization as you enable business expansion, safeguard digital assets, and continuously improve operational efficiency. What You’ll Be Doing: This role as MADS Technical Lead Engineer for the EC team, you will provide strategic direction and inspire cross-functional teams, including the Mergers Architect, Network Operation Manager, Project Manager, and external vendors—to successfully plan, implement, and manage new site deployments, upgrades, and decommissions. This role requires strong leadership to coordinate diverse stakeholders, drive project alignment with business objectives, and deliver robust network solutions that support organizational growth and transformation.

Requirements

Proven Network infrastructure knowledge/expertise across LAN, WAN, Wireless, Firewall, and Load balancer.
Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
Demonstrated capability to lead & influence major projects and business outcomes
Experience in managing relationships with third-party vendors and service providers
Experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial management
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a high school diploma/GED AND 12 years of working experience in Information Technology
10+ years of experience network infrastructure knowledge/expertise in an IT service organization
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation efforts, and support of LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, and load balancer infrastructure during complex business transitions.
Assess MADS project requirements for compliance with Enterprise Connectivity (EC) standards and network infrastructure best practices, including LAN, WAN, WWAN, Firewall, and load balancer technologies.
Ensure all network designs adhere strictly to EC guidelines for consistency and reliability.
Review complex projects involving network technologies and hardware.
Define technical requirements to ensure all projects meet top technical standards.
Lead a team of technical analysts handling network installation, configuration, and management, ensuring their work meets project objectives and technical standards for smooth operations.
Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor project status and lead key network initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
Manage new site deployments, network upgrades, and legacy infrastructure decommissioning, ensuring each step aligns with growth and transformation objectives.
Improve EC MADS by finding new capabilities and optimizing current procedures, promoting innovation for better network performance and reliability.
Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to stakeholders in both business and technology, fostering transparency and collaboration for project success.
Influence and guide cross-functional teams to achieve high performance and meaningful results, supporting each member with coaching and career development.
Manage project priorities and resources to maximize team effectiveness and business impact, while maintaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continual growth.
Work with architects, project managers, and operations leaders to align network projects with business goals.
Oversee vendors to ensure quality and compliance, including contract negotiations.
Coordinate with tech teams for alignment with objectives and network security.

Benefits

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

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