KERING TECHNOLOGIES Global Network Operations Manager

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion.

Your opportunity

The Global Network Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and secure operation of Kering's global network infrastructure. This role demands a proactive leader who can manage complex network systems, ensure high availability, and drive continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network operations, exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic mindset and strong relationship skills.

How you will contribute

Network Operations Management: Lead global network operations, coordinating with regional teams to ensure high availability, reliability, and compliance with global standards.

Incident Management and Optimization: Handle network incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize disruption, while also driving continuous improvement and performance optimization.

Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with vendors and global service providers, negotiate contracts to ensure alignment with company objectives.

·Network Design and Security: Contribute to the design and deployment of global network infrastructure, ensuring robust security measures and integrating the latest industry best practices.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Alignment: Work closely with internal teams to align network operations with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Financial and Budgeting: Maintain and supervise the network operations budget, ensuring cost efficiency while supporting operational needs.

Who you are

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in network operations management, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture and technologies (e.g.,WiFi, MPLS, SD-WAN, Cloud Networks, IoT).
• Proven experience with network monitoring, management tools and services (e.g., SIEM, SolarWinds, Nagios, Cisco Prime, Meraki, Splunk, Zscaler).
• Expertise in network automation tools and techniques to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Proficient in using ServiceNow ITSM platform for including incident, problem, change management and reports.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Any related certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, NSE, ITIL will be considered.
• English language good proficiency

Why work with us?

This opportunity allows you to work closely with data science and data analytics teams to contribute your expertise in Ops and infra topics while benefiting from an environment where you will learn a lot about AI!

Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We believe diversity in all its forms – disability, age, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, religion – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.