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Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.\nOne of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging.Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Director, Connectivity Architecture, will be responsible enterprise-wide architecture of Connectivity, which falls under the domain of the function of IT and the brand-led team of PVH. This role will be accountable for global connectivity architecture, ensuring best in class, highly resilient, stable, secured and automated network across the portfolio, often collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to meet business requirements and effective demand management.\nThe Director of Connectivity Architecture serves as the enterprise leader for security-focused cloud networking, global connectivity platforms, and automation engineering. This role defines and drives the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of next-generation network security, connectivity across retail/warehouse/corporate/datacenters/cloud, DDI, ADC, platforms, automation frameworks, and reliability engineering practices.\nThe core areas and platforms under scope fall under the below categories:\nEnterprise network, retail networking, cloud networking, Zero Trust Architecture\n\nExpertise in firewalls, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud networking (AWS), DDI, ADC, NAC, and automation\n\nExperience in multi-vendor platforms, strategic mindset and strong vendor management skills\n\nSecurity frameworks, audits and compliance\n\nAutomation, scripting and optimization\n\nThis is a high impact role that requires setting strategy, identifying, and addressing technical/functional requirements, refining and improving the existing service portfolio and acting as owner to set the prioritization of epics and user stories.\nThe diversity and rhythm of our multi-domain / multi-hub operating model requires building strong strategic relationships across the PVH organization.\nThe ideal candidate has a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, is data driven, has deep commitment to customer value and knows what it takes to be a servant leader.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nStrategic Leadership & Architecture\nDefine and own the enterprise strategy for SDWAN, SASE / network security, cloud networking, connectivity platforms, and automation\n\nEstablish target-state architectures across enterprise, cloud networking, DDI, observability, automation, and various connectivity platforms.\n\nAlign enterprise cloud, identity, and zero trust security standards.\n\nSecurity & Cloud Networking\nCheck Point & Cisco Firepower, ADC, NAC, AWS networking, Zero Trust integrations.\n\nLead strategy and lifecycle of firewalls, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and NAC.\n\nOversee cloud networking for AWS and hybrid cloud environments.\n\nDrive Zero Trust integrations.\n\nConnectivity Platform & Automation\nDDI (Infoblox), Public DNS & Domains, Akamai GTM/Geo, certificate management, automation (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git), observability, reliability engineering, SRE practices, etc.\n\nLead automation strategy using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git.\n\nImplement observability and SRE frameworks.\n\nManage digital certificate lifecycle.\n\nVendor & Platform Management\nLead strategic vendor partnerships and contract optimization.\n\nEnsure global platform resiliency and service delivery.\n\nOperational Excellence\nEnsure network availability, performance, and scalability.\n\nDrive automation, AIOps, and reliability improvements.\n\nCollaboration & Leadership\nAct as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders on Network technology strategy and design.\n\nCollaborate with global teams across Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure & Operations.\n\nRepresent Network in global governance forums and architecture boards.\n\nMentor engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and accountability\n\n__________________________________________________________________\nIDEAL CANDIDATE:\nExperience:\nExperience leading global connectivity engineering and modernization\n\nStrong vendor and stakeholder management skills\n\nExperience with budget management and business case development / investment justification\n\nProven track record in continuous improvement in connectivity & network security\n\nInteract with Business and IT leaders and being able to explain IT in a very simple and understandable way\n\nExperience managing the day-to-day service delivery of defined services provided by both internal and external service providers\n\nExperience in working together with virtual teams and able to handle different cultures\n\nDeep understanding of architectural practices\n\nEducation:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field\nSkills:\nStrong technical knowledge across various Network & Network Security technologies specifically SDWAN / routing, switching, wireless, DDI, ADC, SASE, firewalls, NAC, and other solutions\n\nStrategic and analytical thinker with the ability to balance vision with execution\n\nCollaborative and inclusive leader who fosters global teamwork and shared accountability\n\nContinuous learner with curiosity about emerging technologies and their business impact\n\nStrong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex technical narratives\n\nOwnership mindset - accountable for technology / architecture integrity and driving measurable business outcomes\n\nYour Wellbeing is Our Priority\nIn the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.\nWellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs\n\nCampus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy\n\nDevelop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals\n\nBe at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts!\n\nCheck out our Amsterdam Campus here.\nPVH Corp. or its subsidiary (\"PVH\") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. 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