Global IT Network Operations Manager

at  Lubrizol Corporation

ABOUT LUBRIZOL

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.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Job Title: Global IT Network Operations Manager
Job Location: Hazelwood, UK
Job Type: permanent / on site - hybrid
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Global IT Network Operations Manager!
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we’re transforming the IT Network and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

SKILLS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different time zones and cultures and with all levels of management.
• Good working knowledge of an ITSM tool (preferably Service Now).
• Experience building, developing and empowering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence change in a global organization.
• Experience delivering results in a highly matrixed environment & leading globally dispersed team.
• Minimum 5+ years of previous Infrastructure experience, preferred networking discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, hardware, and software, as well as experience with cloud-based networking solutions.
• Working experience in WAN, LAN, Core and Network Security.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.

As a Global IT Network Operations Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving exciting projects and dealing with the planning, direction, & coordination of networking installations, maintenance, troubleshooting and day-to-day operations to ensure a stable, safe & reliable network operating environment. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. You will directly lead a team of technical experts and partner with other IT functional teams to support and deliver both operational and project-based work activities. The role will work closely with both regional business and IT stakeholders to approve and implement new projects, enhancements, and support to existing network infrastructure. This leadership position is accountable for building and developing 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 delivery and operational support.