What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Global Network & Telecom position at Lincoln Electric?
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location : Euclid - 22801
Employment Status : Salary Full-Time
Function : Information Technology
Req ID : 25718
Summary
Lincoln electric has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Global Network Manager. This critical role oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust and secure global network infrastructure. This role ensures seamless connectivity and optimal performance across all company locations worldwide. The Global Network Manager is also responsible for managing voice communication systems, ensuring reliable and high-quality voice services, and overseeing the shop floor network to support manufacturing and operational processes. This role is critical in driving the reliability and scalability of our network and telecom services to meet current and future business needs.
In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative annual incentive plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical / dental / vision, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!
What you will do :
This Global Network Manager leads a team of network engineers, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and manages vendor relationships to deliver innovative networking, network security, and voice solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives. In addition, you will :
- Oversee a team of global network professionals responsible for providing the organization with a highly reliable network and telecommunications service.
- Manage performance and outcomes of the team within their designated discipline function.
- Develop employees by identifying skill gaps and providing targeted training and development programs.
- Setting the team's direction, cultivating a trusting environment, harnessing diverse perspectives, promoting conversation, and encouraging growth innovation.
- Assess current and future network & voice needs and develop short and long-term strategies to meet those needs.
- Stay updated with network technology trends and recommend changes or updates as needed.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative networking, voice, and shop floor network solutions.
- Support the organization's digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage and facilitate network & voice projects by creating effective project plans, driving results, and collaborating with relevant departments or suppliers.
- Collaborate with Information Technology teams, engineering departments, global leadership, and external contractors or partners.
- Coordinate with sites and site resources to deploy network, firewall, and voice technologies.
- Identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively with the ability to make timely decisions with limited information.
- Facilitate business and IT leadership communication to ensure service delivery aligns with strategic objectives and priorities.
- Document and create standards for network, network security, and voice technologies.
- Work closely with the IT Security team to ensure network and data security by implementing and managing security measures.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
- Accountable for providing critical support outside regular hours and responding to and managing priority (P1) incidents.
Education & Experience Required
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
