Manager, Global Infrastructure Platforms

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Establish the strategic vision for Infovista's network, infrastructure, and cloud platform capabilities that support Network Lifecycle Automation, Network Intelligence, and SaaS product lines.

• Oversee an international organization that includes internal teams and an offshore third-party partner.

• Convert business objectives into platform strategy and ensure delivery teams are accountable for achieving resilient, secure, and cost-effective results.

• Provide technical guidance and informed oversight, prioritizing strategic direction over hands-on execution.

• Define and take ownership of the multi-year platform and infrastructure strategy and roadmap.

• Lead, develop, and retain a global team across network, infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps disciplines.

• Manage the relationship with the offshore third-party partner, including contracts, SLAs, performance evaluations, and value delivery.

• Design the sourcing model to enhance cost, quality, and risk management.

• Advise on architectural decisions regarding cloud, Kubernetes, networking, and automation.

• Establish and uphold standards for reliability, observability, security, and compliance.

• Oversee the platform budget, focusing on cost optimization and investment proposals.

• Represent platform and infrastructure interests at the senior leadership level, working with product, engineering, security, executive stakeholders, and key vendors.

• Position the platform to support AI, analytics, and automation initiatives at scale.

• Success will be evaluated based on platform availability against SLAs, partner performance and value for money, progress on roadmap milestones, cost efficiency, security posture, and team engagement and retention.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in network, infrastructure, or platform engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years leading geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams in enterprise SaaS or technology settings.

• Demonstrated success in managing offshore or outsourced delivery partners, including contract negotiations, SLA governance, and performance management.

• Extensive working knowledge of cloud platforms, Kubernetes, CI/CD, networking, and security.

• Strong commercial insight, with experience in budget management and executive stakeholder engagement skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workplaces - adaptable work schedules, workspaces, and locations.

• An inclusive culture.

• Commitment to sustainability through environmental, social, and governance programs (ESG Group).

• Innovative environment - contribute to shaping the future of next-generation networks.

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.

• Career development plans.

• Required IT security training and continuous updates to stay ahead of cyber threats.