Head of Network Infrastructure

Michael Page (Belgium); Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

International environment

Career development

Global team leadership

Job summary

Michael Page Belgium is seeking a Head of Network Infrastructure to define and deliver the global infrastructure and network strategy across a multinational organization. You will ensure operational excellence, security alignment, and high availability while leading a global team and coordinating with cybersecurity, cloud, and regional IT teams.

The role requires proven expertise in enterprise infrastructure, networking, and managing third-party providers within a large international

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise infrastructure and network services.
• Strong background in multinational or highly distributed organizations.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Demonstrated success managing third-party providers and large-scale service delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver global infrastructure and network strategy.
• Oversee lifecycle management of global infrastructure and network services.
• Ensure availability, security, performance, and reliability across environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align with security standards.
• Lead relationships with external providers and regional IT teams.
• Develop and mentor a global team of infrastructure professionals.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure

Networking

Strategic leadership

Global experience

Vendor management

Job description

• Position of Infrastructure & Network Services Manager
• Have visible impact on the organization

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organization operating across multiple regions, with a complex and geographically distributed business environment.
As part of an ongoing technology and transformation journey, the company is investing in the modernization of its digital landscape, infrastructure services, cybersecurity capabilities, cloud technologies, and operational resilience. Technology plays a key role in supporting business performance, operational continuity, and long-term growth.
The organization combines the stability of an established international business with an evolving operating model and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
To support this transformation, they are looking for their future Head of Network Infrastructure.
The position offers an international working environment, exposure to strategic initiatives, and the opportunity to contribute to major technology decisions while collaborating with teams across multiple countries and functions.

Job Description

As Head of Network Infrastructure, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the global infrastructure and network services strategy while ensuring operational excellence across the organization.

Infrastructure & Network Strategy

• Define and execute the global infrastructure and network roadmap.
• Establish technology standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive modernization initiatives across network, cloud, datacenter, workplace, and infrastructure services.
• Ensure alignment between technology priorities and business objectives.

Service Ownership & Operations

• Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of global infrastructure and network services.
• Ensure high levels of availability, security, performance, and reliability across all environments.
• Monitor service quality and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business-critical operations through resilient and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Security & Risk Management

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure infrastructure and network services meet security standards.
• Support compliance, risk mitigation, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.
• Contribute to the protection of both corporate and operational environments.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external service providers and technology partners.
• Oversee contract performance, service quality, and budget management.
• Work closely with business leaders, enterprise architects, and regional IT teams to prioritize initiatives and investments.

Leadership

• Lead and develop a global team of infrastructure and network professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive capability development and succession planning within the organization.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate combines strong infrastructure and networking expertise with strategic leadership capabilities and experience operating in large international environments.

Experience

• Proven experience managing enterprise infrastructure and network services.
• Strong background in multinational or highly distributed organizations.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Demonstrated success managing third-party providers and large-scale service delivery environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Solid expertise in networking, connectivity, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networks, firewalls, remote access solutions, and cloud networking.
• Knowledge of infrastructure governance, service management, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Familiarity with industrial, manufacturing, or operational technology environments is considered an advantage.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on service quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating complex international environments and transformation programs.

Languages skills

• English is mandatory, as it is the primary working language within the international organization and across global stakeholders.
• French or Dutch is strongly preferred, given the Brussels-based location of the role and the interactions with local and regional teams.

What's on Offer

This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a global organization undergoing significant technology transformation.

• A highly visible international leadership position.
• Ownership of critical infrastructure and connectivity services supporting global operations.
• The opportunity to shape the future technology landscape of a large-scale organization.
• Exposure to cloud, cybersecurity, automation, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Collaboration with international stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Leadership of global teams and strategic technology programs.
• A dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities within an international organization.
• A competitive compensation package aligned with the seniority and strategic nature of the role.