VP of Network Services & SDN-AIOps Transformation

The Panel; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel in Dublin is seeking a VP/Director of Network & Connectivity Services to own the network strategy across a large-scale technology environment. You will govern MSP relationships and lead a shift toward automated, intelligent networks using SDN, cloud connectivity and AIOps while preserving security and resilience.

The role demands 15+ years in network engineering and 5+ years in senior leadership, with a track record of large-scale transformations and successful MSP governance in a

Qualifications

• What candidates must have: proven leadership in large network programmes and governance of MSPs.
• Experience delivering SDN, automation and IaC initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of network security, resilience and recovery in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end network & connectivity strategy for a large-scale environment.
• Govern relationships with key MSPs and drive contractual & performance governance.
• Lead transformation toward automated, intelligent networks (SDN, AIOps, cloud connectivity).
• Ensure security, resilience and recoverability across services.

Skills

Network engineering

Telecommunications

Infrastructure services

Senior leadership

Managing large teams

Vendor governance

SDN

Automation

Cloud connectivity

AIOps

IaC

Tools

Network automation tooling

Cloud connectivity tooling

Security tools integration

Job description

The Panel in Dublin is seeking a VP/Director of Network & Connectivity Services to own the network strategy across a large-scale technology environment. You will govern MSP relationships and lead a shift toward automated, intelligent networks using SDN, cloud connectivity and AIOps while preserving security and resilience.

The role demands 15+ years in network engineering and 5+ years in senior leadership, with a track record of large-scale transformations and successful MSP governance in a