Sr. Director, Network Engineering
About The Position
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director of Network Engineering to lead the design, deployment, and operational excellence of our enterprise network across global automotive manufacturing facilities. This role will manage a global team of six Directors of Platform Engineers (Direct reports) and an organization of 300+ people, focusing on modernization and platform-based network strategies to ensure robust, secure, and scalable LAN, WAN, wireless, and 5G networks that support mission-critical manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with leadership experience in complex, industrial, and operational technology environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the network engineering organization responsible for LAN, WAN, wireless, and 5G-enabled networks across automotive manufacturing facilities globally.
- Define and execute a strategic network platform roadmap aligned with manufacturing digitalization, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and edge computing initiatives.
- Ensure network reliability, resiliency, and performance to support manufacturing operations, including OT/IT convergence.
- Oversee network security and compliance across all sites in partnership with cybersecurity teams.
- Implement network automation, monitoring, and observability frameworks to reduce operational toil and improve service quality.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, IT, and supply chain leaders to translate business needs into network requirements.
- Drive vendor and partner management, including evaluation, selection, and performance oversight of network service providers and technology vendors.
- Mentor, grow, and lead a high-performing network engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the network engineering organization responsible for LAN, WAN, wireless, and 5G-enabled networks across automotive manufacturing facilities globally.
- Define and execute a strategic network platform roadmap aligned with manufacturing digitalization, Industry 4.0, IIoT, and edge computing initiatives.
- Ensure network reliability, resiliency, and performance to support manufacturing operations, including OT/IT convergence.
- Oversee network security and compliance across all sites in partnership with cybersecurity teams.
- Implement network automation, monitoring, and observability frameworks to reduce operational toil and improve service quality.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, IT, and supply chain leaders to translate business needs into network requirements.
- Drive vendor and partner management, including evaluation, selection, and performance oversight of network service providers and technology vendors.
- Mentor, grow, and lead a high-performing network engineering team, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
