Network Architect (Manager level)

Responsibilities:

• Based on insights into network, network security and general knowledge of manufacturing, create architecture and design documents contributing to global technology roadmaps.

• Ensure that the architecture of the wired and wireless network provides stable operations and high-performance meeting business requirements in our manufacturing locations.

• Contribute significantly to stable operations by reviewing change requests and operational reports.

• Drive standardization of the deployed network according to the architectural standards set.

• Build strong partnerships with our suppliers of IT solutions and our stakeholders in manufacturing.

• Drive cost efficiency in the network.

• Design and drive implementation of IT Security initiatives together with the IT Security department.

• Represent network deliveries in business and IT projects from analysis, design and transition to operation and continuous improvement.

• Supervising external suppliers to implement network solutions according architecture standards.

• Stay updated on development in technologies of the domain, identify the relevant improvements and convert these to business cases for Pandora.

• Prioritize initiatives, balancing business requirements, performance impact and security implications.

• Delivery of input for OPEX and CAPEX budgeting.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5-8 years of professional experience in several network implementing, operating, standardizing and optimizing network infrastructure in manufacturing and Manufacturing Operations Management environments.

• Hold several certifications related to one or more infrastructure areas: data center, Enterprise infrastructure, security end user computing, and/or voice infrastructure.

• Worked and have experience from a global company.

• Experience in project management desirable

• Strong English proficiency.

• Strong communication skills.

• Proven cross-functionally collaboration skills, both with IT and business disciplines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large sets of data and present results in a simple manner.