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At Goodman we create space for your greatness. \nGoodman develops, owns and manages logistics facilities and data centres that support the movement of goods and the digital economy. As our Continental European data centre portfolio grows, we are strengthening the IT infrastructure and connectivity capability required to support secure, resilient and scalable operations.\nThe Data Centre IT Manager is responsible for defining, delivering and operating the IT and network connectivity environment for a cluster of Data Centres in CE. The role leads the setup and lifecycle management of LAN, WAN, internet, cloud and inter-data-centre connectivity, including carrier services, structured cabling, fibre infrastructure and customer or partner interconnections. Acting as the central technical and commercial coordination point, the role works with Data Centre Operations, Security, Engineering, corporate IT, customers, carriers and third-party suppliers to deliver resilient, secure and supportable solutions.\nMore concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to own and develop:\nIT infrastructure and network strategyDefine and maintain the data centre IT, LAN, WAN and connectivity architecture, standards and technology roadmap in alignment with operational, cybersecurity and business requirements.\nTranslate business, customer and operational requirements into scalable, resilient and supportable technical solutions.\nEstablish technical standards for network equipment, IP addressing, segmentation, structured cabling, fibre pathways, rack connectivity, cross-connects and carrier diversity.\n\nImplementation and project deliveryLead the design, procurement, installation, configuration, testing and handover of IT and connectivity solutions for new data centres, expansions and operational upgrades.\nCoordinate implementation plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, change windows, commissioning activities and operational acceptance.\nEnsure complete as-built documentation, logical and physical network diagrams, asset records, configurations, test results and support procedures are handed over and maintained.\n\nNetwork and connectivity operationsManage the availability, capacity, performance and lifecycle of LAN, WAN, internet, cloud, out-of-band and inter-data-centre connectivity services.\nOversee monitoring, incident resolution, problem management, maintenance, patching, configuration control, backup and recovery of network services.\nMaintain resilient connectivity through diverse carriers, routes, equipment and power sources, with tested failover and recovery procedures.\n\nThird-party supplier managementSelect, onboard and manage network carriers, managed service providers, installation contractors, hardware vendors and specialist consultants.\nSet clear scopes, service levels, deliverables, acceptance criteria and escalation paths, and monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments.\nManage quotations, purchase requirements, budgets, renewals, licences, warranties and commercial risks, challenging cost and performance where required.\n\nSecurity, governance and stakeholder coordinationEnsure network and connectivity solutions comply with information-security policies, customer requirements, physical-security controls and applicable data centre standards.\nOwn technical governance, change control, access management, configuration baselines, risk registers and audit evidence for the IT environment.\nCoordinate Data Centre Operations, Security, Engineering, corporate IT, customers and suppliers during delivery, incidents, planned works and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nDo you recognise yourself?\nA bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, telecommunications, network engineering or a related discipline; equivalent substantial professional experience will also be considered.\nAt least ten years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, network engineering or data centre connectivity, including a minimum of five years in a leadership or service-owner position.\nDemonstrated experience setting up IT infrastructure and LAN, WAN, internet, cloud and data centre connectivity in new-build, expansion or migration environments.\nStrong technical knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, IP addressing, segmentation, firewalls, structured cabling, fibre optics, cross-connects, carrier services, resilient design and network monitoring.\nExperience in mission-critical facilities, data centres, telecommunications, cloud infrastructure or another high-availability technical environment.\nProven ability to procure, contract, mobilise and performance-manage third-party suppliers, including carriers, managed service providers, installation contractors and technology vendors.\nStrong project and service-management capability, including budgeting, risk control, change management, testing, operational handover, incident escalation and lifecycle planning.\nStrong stakeholder-management and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical matters for operational teams, customers, executives and commercial stakeholders.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with disciplined documentation, reporting, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving capability.\nPreferred professional certifications: Cisco CCNP or CCIE; Juniper JNCIP or JNCIE; ITIL; Certified Data Centre Professional or equivalent; and relevant information-security, cloud or project-management credentials.\nHow will we reward you?\nAt Goodman, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total reward package and a range of benefits, including: \nCompetitive fixed compensation \nAnnual discretionary bonus scheme \nEligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme (if applicable) \nElectric company car with a European charging card, or car allowance \nContinuous learning and development opportunities \nFlexible working arrangements (one day of working from home per week) \nA collaborative culture supported by team events and social activities \nAn ergonomic workplace in our state-of- the-art offices \nAdditional country- specific benefits\nNot sure if your profile fits? Let's found out together.\nAbout Goodman\nBut first, let us introduce ourselves a little more: \nGoodman Group develops, owns and manages the infrastructure that keeps goods moving and data flowing. We build and operate logistics facilities and data centres in strategic locations across the world. Together with leading institutional investors, we invest in and manage these assets to support long-term growth and the digital economy\nGoodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris. \nOur culture is based on collaboration, ownership and a mindset of seizing the opportunity. We take ownership of our decisions, work together to achieve shared success, an create an environment where everyone is empowered to learn, grow and have impact. \nBuilding for the future\nBuilding and operating essential infrastructure comes with a real environmental impact. At Goodman, we don't shy away from that. We see it as a responsibility we owe to the generations who'll come after us, and as an opportunity to keep doing better, project after project. In practice, that means taking a long-term view of how what we build holds up over time, and building teams where different perspectives are genuinely valued. Because words only carry us so far, what counts is what actually gets achieved. 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