Your mission:
You are responsible for all aspects of the client’s global telecommunications data, voice, and remote connectivity strategy as well as operations execution for planning and directing the design, development, and implementation of networking technology. You do this through professionally managing the respective contracts and SLAs of strategic outsourcing service providers. You directly lead an international team including remote regional members. Furthermore, you develop bid specifications for telecommunication service providers, carriers, systems, equipment; evaluate bids, select solutions and vendor(s), negotiate and administer contracts.

Yourself:
Successful applicants will have a higher degree in computer science (university or bachelor degree) with at least several years experience of managing complex IT projects in multinational environments. You are a seasoned IT professional specialized in telecommunications with at least several years experience of managing and motivating subordinates. You have profound experience in managing third party IT service providers to execute and deliver on strategies you have developed together with them. Spoken and written fluency in English is required, good German skills are a plus. Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25 %).

The offer:
The fantastic opportunity to join a successful global company with highly qualified and motivated colleagues. A chance to excel in an international environment where the globalization of business is truly taking place. Key IT positions within the corporate headquarters allowing further career development opportunities. A multicultural setting with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in relation to how the Information Technology group can enable the company’s business units to delivery better performance and significantly improved results.
 
Please send us your complete application file by e-mail to basel.ch@mercuriurval.com with the reference CH-666.20609-GER or to Mercuri Urval AG, Postfach, CH-4002 Basel/Switzerland. We will be pleased to give you further information by calling: +41 61 367 67 67. Mercuri Urval has offices in Zürich, Nyon, Basel and Bern as well as more than 70 branches worldwide.