Practice Head - Network Infrastructure

K&K Talents GmbH is an international recruiting agency providing technical resources in Europe since 1993. We are hiring for a client in Switzerland & Germany, actively expanding their teams.

Position Title : Industry Principal - Infrastructure Management - Europe

Location : Germany: Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg

Full Time Permanent

Compensation : Base Salary + 30% Variable Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

Led a team of 120+ FTE employees as a direct reportee

Experience in handling multiple locations globally

Experience managing projects valued over 20 Million €

Job Description

• Extensive experience in Network Practice within the IT infrastructure domain, especially in EU network transformation projects.
• Strong skills in network & network security understanding.
• Ability to lead a global team of Network professionals, managing solutions, proposals, innovations, and business growth.
• Proficient in articulating & presenting technical concepts and business value propositions.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment, managing complex technical integrations, and collaborating with local and international partners.

Primary Skills

• Business Growth: Establishing practice growth in revenue and network solutions.
• Technology: Developing competitive network solutions covering all aspects of network technologies and security.
• Integration: Collaborating with alliances for seamless migration frameworks aligned with client solutions.
• Solutions: Presenting and defending solutions with compelling value propositions.
• Team Management: Leading the Network solutions team for transformation and managed services.
• Emerging Technologies: Innovating with 5G, AI, and related technologies.
• Global Ecosystem: Building visibility within cloud infrastructure services.
• Alliance & Analyst Relations: Collaborating with partners and maintaining relations with key research organizations.
• Technical Support & Escalation Management: Providing technical support and managing escalations.

Secondary Skills

• Deep understanding of enterprise network solutions, M&A activities, and automation.
• Proven practice management skills focusing on growth and business readiness.
• Knowledge of AI, GenAI, and network automation.
• Experience with chaos engineering, security, and audit processes.
• Understanding of IoT security, identity management, and remote access solutions.
• Autonomous operation with skills in incident analysis, change management, and capacity planning.

Soft Skills

• Documentation & Presentation Skills
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills
• Financial Acumen & Contract Knowledge
• Team Management Skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT management, leading network practices and multicultural teams.
• Experience in solutions & sales of IT Infrastructure & Network Technologies in EU.

Languages & Cultural Flexibility

• Proficiency in English and one European language (German, French, or Italian).

Familiarity with managing diverse global teams is essential.