Americas Regional Network Technical Director

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the dynamic world of network services? As the Americas Regional Network Technical Director, you'll be at the forefront of driving significant regional projects, encouraging customer intimacy, and supporting Global Network Services (GNS) priorities. Your role will be pivotal in aligning projects with business needs, ensuring technical standards are met, and facilitating collaborator dialogue. You'll stay close to the business, educating GNS on regional significance, and driving end-of-life forecasting. With a network operational budget of over $55 million, you'll be the authority for the Americas region, guiding initiatives and supporting colleagues. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! Here, your work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower our business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. With investment behind us, there's no slowing us down. Dive deep into exploring new technologies and make a relevant impact every day. Ready to tackle this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our group!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 10+ years of experience
Excellent communications skills
Confident presenter
Demonstrated management experience of matrix and multicultural teams
Experience in formulating successful strategic plans
Experience working with Senior IT leadership
Ability to build and maintain partnerships
Significant experience working with vendors
Ability to lead and encourage individuals
Encourages personal development aligned with Network strategy
Understanding of network patterns and approach
Bring Automation first approach
In-depth experience in SD-WAN, Wireless, Network Security
Deep technical knowledge in high availability design
Large enterprise working experience is an added advantag
Alignment with AZ Values and Behaviors
Agile Enterprise mentality
Self-starter who develops new skills proactively
Excellent influencing, networking, and collaborative working skills
Ability to work well in diverse matrixed global teams

Nice To Haves

Several years of exposure or direct management of IT service vendors.
Professional certification on Project Management and Agile ways of working.
Other Professional certifications around relationship or vendor management.
Experience working in a global organization, preferably within the pharmaceuticals industry.
Outstanding communication and social skills.
Experience working in a customer focused organization.
Experience working in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with collaborators, define the overall Network Vision and drive all aspects of the Network Strategy.
Accountable for Global AstraZeneca Network Services, Projects, Operations, Security, and budget.
Partner with cross-technology teams to deliver innovation and deployment of Next Gen Wireless Network, LAN/WAN, Cloud, Security solutions.
Understand evolving work trends in design, engineering, and modeling applications supported by network infrastructure.
Maintain effective relationships across IT, business customers, and network partners & vendors.
Provide technical leadership for critical regional projects and ensure timely delivery.
Manage relationships with network hardware and software vendors.
Sustain deep knowledge of network products and environments.
Keep proximity to project Delivery function for clarity on portfolio needs and priorities.
Build strong working relationships with Global IT functions and key customers.
Coordinate network risk for the region and mitigate risks where appropriate.
Ensure vendors honor contract obligations in the region.
Lead network device end-of-service life forecasting and secure appropriate funding.
Drive global continuous improvement across all service aspects.
Collaborate with Network Reliability Engineering across ITIL disciplines.