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Head Of Network Automation at NETbuilder
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Location: London, Paddington or Brook Drive Reading (Occasional travel to office required) Role type: Permanent We are looking for a strategic and experienced leader as Head of Network Automation, supporting our critical automation initiatives across fixed, mobile, and B2B domains.
This is a key role in leading automation architecture, governance, and delivery.
You will guide a team of technical leads, provide architectural oversight, and ensure delivery is aligned to strategic goals and best practices.
This is a high-impact opportunity suited to someone who can lead with clarity, ensure continuity, and drive technical and strategic outcomes.
Key responsibilities: Leadership & Governance • Lead and manage a team of network automation tech leads and engineers • Act as the central governance point for network automation activities, ensuring alignment with strategy, architecture, and delivery frameworks • Prevent tool proliferation by promoting strategic reuse and enforcing platform alignment • Drive consistent practices around testing, validation, and quality across all automation efforts Architecture & Technical Oversight • Maintain and evolve the network automation architecture, with an emphasis on microservices , API-first integration , and cloud-native patterns • Oversee platforms such as Cisco NSO , workflow engines like IAP , and orchestration technologies • Champion the use of digital twin concepts to support simulation, planning, and predictive automation • Guide the application of AI/ML techniques to enhance automation and assurance capabilities Delivery & Reporting • Ensure visibility of team activities, priorities, and delivery milestones across squads • Support the end-to-end prioritisation, implementation, and tracking of automation use cases • Ensure automation solutions follow robust testing strategies, including CI/CD integration and test automation • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders effectively Business Engagement • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop compelling business cases for automation initiatives • Build strong working relationships with product owners, platform teams, and external vendors • Act as a key point of contact for all automation matters Skills & Experience • Proven experience leading network automation initiatives in telecom or enterprise environments • Strong understanding of Cisco NSO , workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., IAP), and network service orchestration • Solid grasp of microservices architecture , cloud-native design , and API-first development • Practical familiarity with digital twin concepts and their applications in telecom networks • Working knowledge of how AI/ML can be applied in automation and assurance • Experience building and presenting business cases and driving stakeholder alignment • Confident managing and coaching teams of senior technical leads and engineers • Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills • Understanding of modern testing practices , including automation, CI/CD, and validation frameworks Ideal Candidate Profile • Strategic and delivery-focused leader, comfortable in fast-paced environments • Able to step into a leadership role with clarity and confidence, even in a transitional period • Motivated to deliver impact in a short timeframe, while ensuring continuity and alignment
- Role: Head of Network Automation
- Company: NETbuilder
- Location: London Area, United Kingdom
- Job found on: 13th of September, 2025
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