Manager - Network Strategy and Architecture - Perth, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Network Strategy and Architecture Manager

In year one of a multiyear global transformation of Rio Tinto's Network Platforms
Exciting opportunity to work on the development and socialization of global network architectures, standards, design patterns and guardrails
Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
Permanent opportunity based in Brisbane or Perth

About the role

We are looking for a visionary and forward-thinking
Network Strategy and Architecture Manager who will lead a team to develop the long-term strategy for our Network Platforms, including the architecture and roadmaps to support.

This is not your ordinary managerial position - it is a thrilling opportunity for a proven leader like you to revolutionise our network tactical plans into the strategy that meets our digital ambition and guide our organisation towards unprecedented success.

As the driving force behind developing strategies and roadmaps, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the view of today and these supporting facts and use this information to support Rio Tinto with the strategic operational requirements for our future state organisation.

It is an exciting role that will drive service optimisation through a leading technical strategy that transforms how we work with our partners, vendors, and our key stakeholders.

Reporting to the
Network Platforms Lead and working in a collaborative community within our Network Platforms division, you will:

Develop the Network Platforms long-term strategy including associated architecture; standards; roadmaps and design patterns.
Drive service optimisation and continuous service quality improvement within Rio Tinto through strategy and governance for partner, vendor, and thirdparty service deliveries and validation of infrastructure changes.
Drive and influence our key stakeholders in relation to the Network Platforms strategy and gain endorsement for deliverables in the roadmap.
Build and maintain a strong team of highly skilled technical solution architects across various network domains. Develop the skills and capabilities of the team and use strong leadership skills to enthuse and motivate.
Lead a small team for capability development; day to day objectives and task responsibilities including people management responsibilities. Set the quality, performance, and capability targets in line with organisational goals.

What you'll bring

A commitment to safety and wellbeing of the team and ability to foster a collaborative and motivated work environment
A wealth of handson experience in technical/IT roles (particularly within the Network domain), accompanied by handson experience in formulating Network Strategies & Architectures
Proven track record of successfully developing and delivering strategies & roadmaps, all while leveraging Network architecture and staying abreast of emerging trends and practices
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align technology strategies with business goals and objectives
Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated experience building and leading highly performing teams, providing vision, direction, and regular communication to team members
Superior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate, motivate and solve various issues as they arise.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

Knowledge of ITIL principles and processes and system engineering
Knowledge of Security, Process Control Networks, Enterprise Networking, LTE and other Network domains

If you possess the right blend of technical expertise and a strong background in network strategies & roadmaps development, this will be an extraordinary opportunity to showcase your skills and make a significant impact on Rio Tinto's network infrastructure.

What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 coun