GAP - Senior Manager - Technology Operations - Network

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. We're looking for people who'll help make our next decade just as revolutionary as our first five. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, you're the right fit. Come grow with us.

Gap Tech is the engine behind Gap Inc.'s mission to be the world's favorite. Our techies are driving retail technology innovation, e-commerce for all of Gap Inc.'s brands and delivering global, scalable, cloud-based solutions using best in class platforms. Reimagining retail with technology has never been more fun!

As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with and manage engineering staff in Hyderabad Development Center and HQ to support the goals and objectives of the business. As a leader, you must be capable of working in a matrixed organization and coordinating the delivery of multiple outcomes concurrently. As a people leader, first, and delivery manager second, you must build, inspire and lead the technical teams. Additionally, as a considerable portion of Network team is US based, you must be capable of independently driving against stated goals and objectives in a different time zones.

You will build a world class cross functional Network team upwards and engage with our business partners in Hyderabad Development Center to drive network initiatives and foster good working relationships. You will manage matrixed teams to deliver against team goals and objectives; define an operating model that works for multiple Network teams. You will monitor and maintain global network stability to enable the business achieve operational success. As part of the leadership team you would be integral to defining and shaping India GapTech's future technology vision.

Key Responsibilities :

- Engage with business partners on projects to assess Network impact and help deliver secure solutions via various technologies and platforms.

- Present possible updates, recommendations, strategic opportunities to local & US leadership.

- Automation - Drive simple and scalable approach to new technology solutions using automation to enable the organization to easily deploy and operate new features, capabilities and functionality

- Develop relationships with local business leaders.

- Provide advice on a broad range of network technologies and strategies.

- Demonstrate ability to innovate and operate outside the comfort zone of established methods and procedures.

Capabilities & Requirements :

- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field.

- Minimum 5 years- experience in a Network Infrastructure Leadership position, overall 10+ years of work experience.

- Excellent communication and influencing skills.

- Knowledge of data network architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols.

- Broad knowledge of LAN, WAN, voice and video technologies (e.g., routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, SDN, DNS, VoIP and their related traffic patterns).

- Broad knowledge of staple IT technologies (e.g., operating systems, servers, virtualization, storage, software development, and their related impacts as it pertains to network resources).

- Retail experience preferred.

- Experience with cloud technologies including IaaS, PaaS for private and public clouds.

- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills.