[24/09/2025] Director, Global Networks

Engineering Director Global Networks Location Hyderabad India Work Mode Hybrid Company Marriott Tech Accelerator MTA Role Overview As Engineering Director Global Networks you will lead the strategy engineering and operations of Marriotts global network infrastructure This includes property campus cloud and data center networks Youll drive innovation automation and continuous improvement while ensuring high availability security and performance across mission-critical systems Key Responsibilities Network Strategy Operations Lead network engineering and operations across global platforms Ensure compliance with security and configuration standards Oversee network deployments reconfigurations and issue resolution Advance observability predictive analytics and self-healing capabilities Drive automation orchestration and self-service initiatives Stakeholder Vendor Management Manage relationships with IT teams business partners and service providers Ensure timely resolution of service requests and escalations Monitor and improve service levels and reporting Participate in vendor selection contract compliance and performance reviews Continuous Improvement Governance Implement programs to enhance quality efficiency and client satisfaction Use feedback and metrics to guide improvements Support IT governance planning and budgeting processes Leadership Team Development Build and lead high-performing technical teams Promote agile practices and cross-functional collaboration Align team efforts with Marriotts vision and values Foster a culture of innovation accountability and excellence Technical Requirements Required Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field 14 years in IT including 8 years in network infrastructure leadership 5 years managing cross-functional or outsourced teams Expertise in WAN LAN cloud and data center networks Strong knowledge of SDN SD-WAN zero trust micro-segmentation and intrusion prevention Experience with AWS Azure and major networking platforms Cisco Juniper HP Aruba Proficiency in routing protocols OSPF BGP IPv6 VPNs Hands-on experience with high-speed campus property networks and ISP diversity Ability to produce technical documentation and network diagrams Preferred Advanced degree MS PhD MBA 18 years managing global network teams and large-scale deployments Experience managing budgets over 15M and cost-reduction programs Proven success in network transformation and performance optimization Certifications e g CCIE CCNP CISSP Experience with vendor RFPs sourcing and managed services Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences Management Competencies Leadership Strategy Vision-driven leadership and change management Strategic planning and execution Problem-solving and decision-making Professional demeanor and resilience under pressure Execution Results Building cohesive high-performing teams Driving results through planning monitoring and accountability Managing complex initiatives across global environments Relationship Building Customer-centric mindset and stakeholder engagement Global perspective and cultural sensitivity Strategic partnerships across internal and external teams Talent Capability Development Coaching and developing team members Structuring teams and processes for scalability Promoting continuous learning and innovation Technical Acumen Deep understanding of network technologies and lifecycle IT systems and resource management Business acumen and technology alignment