Senior Manager, IT Network Infrastructure

Senior Manager, IT Network Infrastructure

Axway

Courbevoie, France

We are seeking a Senior Manager for Network Infrastructure to lead and empower a global team of network experts. The primary objective of this role is to create the right environment for technical excellence; providing guidance, support, and resources so the team can deliver outstanding results.

The ideal candidate is a professional manager with solid network knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to foster collaboration and high performance across multicultural teams in US, Europe, and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service continuity by overseeing resilience planning, incident response readiness, and proactive risk mitigation;
• Define the long‑term network infrastructure vision aligned with the group strategy and create the conditions (resources, governance, standards, communication) to achieve it;
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of network specialists, ensuring they have the support and environment needed to excel;
• Set clear goals, manage performance, and facilitate professional growth for team members;
• Promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement;
• Coordinate project delivery, resource allocation, and operational priorities in alignment with business objectives;
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, translating technical topics into clear, actionable updates;
• Oversee budget management, vendor relationships, and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Maintain a high-level understanding of network technologies and trends to guide strategic decisions and support the team;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Technologies in Use

While deep expertise is not required, familiarity with the following technologies is beneficial:

• Aruba AFC (Automated Fabric Composer);
• Cisco SD-WAN;
• SSE Prisma Access (Palo Alto);
• Meraki;
• F5 (load balancers);
• Palo Alto Firewalls;
• Aviatrix;
• AWS (Amazon Web Services);
• Azure (Microsoft Azure).

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in IT management, with a focus on leading technical teams;
• Proven track record in team leadership, project management, and budget oversight;
• Good understanding of network infrastructure concepts and technologies;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and regions;
• Experience managing teams in a global, multicultural environment (US, Europe, APAC).

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with network infrastructure in enterprise environments;
• Exposure to vendor management and contract negotiations;
• Ability to support and guide technical experts, rather than act as the primary technical authority.