At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global network operations and delivery, mentoring teams and overseeing service providers.
- Company: Join Lubrizol, a leader in innovative chemistry solutions with a culture of inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and a flexible work schedule.
- Other info: Work in a supportive, empowering environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable solutions while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field and extensive networking experience required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.
Location: United Kingdom: Hazelwood, Huddersfield, Blackley (Manchester), or London
Job Type: Permanent
Work schedule: 4 days in the office / 1 day flexible
How You’ll Make an Impact
As Global Manager, Network Operations & Delivery, you will lead the governance and execution of global network operations and network delivery services. You will guide internal employees and contractors, oversee a third-party managed service provider, and partner across Information Technology and the business to deliver reliable, secure, efficient, and continuously improving network services.
In this role, you will:
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Network Delivery team, including employees and contracted resources.
- Provide direction and governance for the third-party managed service provider responsible for global Network Operations.
- Define and monitor service-level agreements, operational key performance indicators, service quality measures, risks, and improvement commitments.
- Serve as the leadership escalation point for major incidents, recurring service issues, resource conflicts, and critical operational challenges.
- Plan, prioritize, resource, and oversee global network deployments, upgrades, lifecycle replacements, business integrations, and modernization initiatives.
- Ensure delivery work follows approved scope, schedule, budget, safety expectations, technical standards, and change controls.
- Partner with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, project managers, infrastructure teams, site Information Technology, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Drive standardization, automation, observability, documentation, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across network services.
- Manage supplier relationships, support budgeting and forecasting, and communicate performance, delivery status, risks, constraints, and decisions to technical and leadership audiences.
Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Minimum eight years of progressive infrastructure or networking experience, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
- Minimum five years of leadership experience managing technical employees, contractors, or service delivery teams.
- Experience leading globally distributed teams across regions, time zones, cultures, and matrixed organizations.
- Experience governing a third-party managed service provider or outsourced technical support organization.
- Experience leading network project delivery, infrastructure modernization, lifecycle programs, integrations, or large-scale migrations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise local area networks, wide area networks, wireless, internet, cloud connectivity, data center networking, and network security services.
- Clear communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, structured decision-making, financial awareness, and the ability to lead through change and operational pressure.
Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward
- Experience in a large enterprise manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or business integration activities.
- Familiarity with software-defined wide area networking, cloud networking, segmentation, secure remote connectivity, network automation, observability platforms, and Information Technology service management platforms such as ServiceNow.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. This role uses computers and digital collaboration tools in an office-based environment and works with colleagues, service providers, vendors, and stakeholders across regions and time zones. You will follow applicable safety, security, change-control, and ergonomic standards.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits That Empower You
- Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
- Join a culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
- Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Access opportunities for professional development and learning.
- Do meaningful work that contributes to sustainable and innovative solutions.
Global Manager, Network Operations & Delivery employer: Lubrizol
At Lubrizol, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity. Our Data Scientist Interns benefit from a competitive hourly wage, flexible internship durations, and a supportive work environment located in Hazelwood, near Derby, UK, where they can collaborate with a diverse team on impactful projects. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with perks like paid holidays and a subsidised on-site restaurant, Lubrizol is dedicated to empowering our employees to thrive both in their careers and personal lives.
