Group Manager - Connectivity
Core
Lead the Digital Connectivity team to deliver, secure, and operate robust network infrastructure and enterprise connectivity solutions for global operations.
Role type
Senior IC Group Manager (Network Infrastructure)
Builds
Global network infrastructure, enterprise connectivity solutions, and regional operational frameworks.
Domain
Aerospace industry, Enterprise Networking, IT Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Disciplinary leadership, modern network architecture, end-to-end service delivery, global IT service delivery management, network harmonization, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, high-availability operations, network security standards, software-defined networking, cloud networking, network automation
Preferred skills
CCIE, CCNP Enterprise, Aruba Certified Mobility Professional, PCNSE, CISSP, Fortinet NSE 7/8, ITIL v4 Managing Professional, PMP, SAFe Agilist
Technologies
Cisco Nexus, Arista, VxLAN, EVPN, SD-Access, Wi-Fi 6/7, Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, Aruba, IoT, 4G/5G, SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela, Versa, Palo Alto Prisma, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Palo Alto, Fortinet, SASE, ZTNA, NAC/ISE, AWS, Azure, Python, Ansible
Responsibilities
Manage and develop network engineering teams ensuring alignment with global product roadmap; Drive large-scale network harmonization initiatives to standardize legacy infrastructures; Direct the setup, migration, and day-to-day delivery of network operations across multiple countries; Own the strategy, readiness, and resilience of the network infrastructure via robust Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR); Lead high-availability network operations, ensure maximum infrastructure uptime, and enforce strict SLA/KPI fulfillment; Enforce network engineering and security standards, driving the transition toward modern, software-defined, and cloud-integrated network architectures; Act as the strategic and operational bridge between the Bengaluru hub and European partners; Administer operational logistics including work schedules, on-call support rotations, and leave management; Actively resolve critical network incidents/escalations, perform root-cause analysis (RCA), and maintain agreed-upon performance metrics; Serve as an intercultural liaison to strengthen corporate relationships across global teams; Apply enterprise-wide perspectives to identify and address emerging business infrastructure needs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management
