Platform Owner - Network Reliability

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Job Description

We are seeking aPlatform Owner - Network Reliability Engineeringto join our dynamic and growing Global Network Platform team. This role will be responsible for providing the framework, processes, and strategies necessary to ensure our Network Team can successfully deliver key initiatives. The Platform Owner will work closely with stakeholders to build roadmaps, prioritize requirements, define operational vs. project work, and deliver long-term value through Agile program management.

Key Responsibilities:

Framework & Process Development:

• Develop and implement effective frameworks and processes that empower the Network Team to successfully deliver initiatives on time and with quality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external stakeholders to optimize and streamline workflows and lifecycle processes.

Roadmap Building & Planning:

• Lead the roadmap building process for the Network Reliability Engineering function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, map, and prioritize requirements while ensuring buy-in for objectives.
• Provide clear, actionable plans that ensure timely execution of key initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a primary point of contact between the Network Team and stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are understood and met.
• Prioritize stakeholder requests based on business needs, impact, and feasibility, while securing alignment for shared goals.

Scrum Implementation & Management:

• Implement and manage Scrum processes, ensuring team efficiency and alignment with agile best practices.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and other agile ceremonies, ensuring that teams are continuously improving their performance.
• Remove roadblocks to ensure the team delivers high-quality results.

Operational Work vs. Project Work:

• Define and communicate the distinction between operational and project work for the team and work with the Network Operations and Network Solution Delivery Teams to ensure proper alignment and coordination of related work activities.
• Advocate for and prioritize projects that deliver long-term value to the company. Ensure the team is adopting a MVP approach to balance the immediacy and urgency of tactical deliverables while ensuring alignment with broader strategic, high-impact initiatives and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align network platform initiatives with long-term department and business objectives.

Program Management:

• Own the delivery of internal team programs, ensuring they are executed efficiently and meet the expected outcomes.
• Provide clear, transparent reporting and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Become a key partner in larger organizational programs and initiatives, influencing the strategic direction and providing support outside of the immediate team.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives:

• Lead lifecycle related initiatives to improve the performance and scalability of the Network Team’s platforms, processes, tools, and telemetry technologies.
• Monitor industry trends and evolving technologies to ensure that the team stays at the forefront of innovation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ yearsof experience in a similar role, with a strong background in platform management, network engineering, or related platform and SRE domains.
• Proven experience inScrum/Agile implementationandProgram Management.
• Strongstakeholder managementandcommunication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams around a common vision.
• Demonstrated ability to define and prioritizestrategic projectsversus operational tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with tools likeJira,Confluence, and other project management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep experience inNetwork Reliability Engineering and/orInfrastructure Platform Engineering.
• Certifications inScrum,Project Management, or related methodologies (e.g.,CSM,PMP).
• Deep experience working withcross-functional teamsand managing large-scale programs.
• Familiarity withcloud platforms, delivery / implementation of new sites and services, and DevOps practices.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a talented and driven team dedicated to making an impact.
• Be part of a company that values continuous learning and development.
• Opportunity to shape the direction of a critical part of our infrastructure and long-term success.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$133,000.00 - $209,000.00

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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