Global Head - Network Engineering, H&M Group

Company Description
We are on an exciting journey to meet and exceed our customers' expectations - today, tomorrow and in the future. Rapid technological development and new customer behaviors are transforming the fashion retail industry. To cater the individual needs and desires of our millions of customers, Business Tech delivers technological solutions for the entire value chain for all our brands. We are now looking for a Global Head- Network Engineering to the area Network to join us on our journey!


This position is part of the Core Engineering Domain - driving the engineering necessary to transform our core technology services (infrastructure, network, site technology, integration) towards a modular, service-oriented landscape.


Your responsibilities
As Global Head -Network Engineering you are passionate about providing a fast, transparent and secure network to colleagues around the world. You will lead the development and required transformation of the Network area. In addition, you will define and implement the strategy and roadmap for the Network, thereby providing a core high-quality technology service to the H&M Group business. This includes scaling down and phasing out legacy technology over time, as well as re-engineering/transforming as necessary. Ensuring technology innovation and new feature development as necessary to drive business value will be among your key objectives. Your responsibilities, will include, but are not limited to:
Accountable for developing a dynamic, resilient and smart network with value for money
Responsible to enable users to consume applications regardless of location while providing a premium end-user experience
Responsible for ensuring security is built into core of the network
Monitor vendors and market regularly for new software, hardware and best practices in Networking
Responsible for overall Engineering and technology architecture definition and decisions in Network, according to Enterprise Architecture guidelines
Own engineering quality and accountable for technical standards and systems in Network
Responsible to manage stakeholders across Business Tech to align on KPIs, development priorities, feature requests etc.
Accountable to ensure that the area strategy and roadmap is aligned with Business Tech technology strategy and roadmap
Responsible to provide input to QBR on critical Network technology priorities that will enable continued product development and scaling
Ensure assigned teams understands the overall direction, vision, delivery process and responsibilities for any given initiative
Lead, coach and develop members of the area, promoting best practice in technical architecture and continually benchmarking against industry standards

Your profile & skills
We believe that the Global Head- Network Engineering have great leadership skills and believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust. You empower others to fail, learn, and grow and celebrate success as much as failure. We believe that you are a curious and visionary leader focused on value creation, growth and serving customers with full ownership and accountability, delivering exceptional customer and business results.


Qualifications
Proven advanced training in information technology, computer science or equivalent
8-12+ years of experience (showing upward trajectory and diverse experience across multiple teams) in network engineering, of which 5+ years of leadership experience in building and maintaining networks
5+ years experience in transforming legacy network platforms and secure infrastructure design incl. network segmentation, security and firewall policy design, proxy design architecture and global networking protocols
5+ years experience in network management & operations required, incl. Cisco routers and switches preferred
Deep knowledge in modern architecture principles and distributed systems (e.g. API first, modular application design, microservices, test automation) and interest in the latest technology trends
Demonstrates a combination of a highly-technical engineering leader and effective relationship skills
Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage and prioritize dozens of requirements, deadlines, & projects


Do you think we are a match? We hope so!

What we can offer
At H&M we have a strong, value-driven culture characterized by believing in people, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll be part of an important team at H&M with significant opportunities to influence and make a difference. You can be yourself and with the right mindset and ambition, you’ll find plenty of room to grow.
Questions & how to apply
This is a fulltime position with placement in Stockholm or Atlanta, GA. We are open to discuss other locations pending on your location and access to an H&M office. Please apply with CV and Cover Letter (English) as soon as possible but no later than 3rd of January.