Network Lead

Position

Network Lead

Location

US, Auburn Hills 

About us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow.

At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient, and high value because we know the actions that we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.

Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to “bright” and “future,” representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Job purpose

The Network Lead at PHINIA is a key figure in overseeing and enhancing our network infrastructure, crucial for sustaining our technological and business processes. This role involves strategic planning, execution, and maintenance of network systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. The Network Lead will be working with a team of network professionals, managing a diverse range of network environments, and ensuring alignment with our overall IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Strategy: Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive network strategy that supports the organization's business objectives and technology roadmap.

• Network Infrastructure Management: Oversee the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and other related systems.

• Security and Compliance: Ensure network security protocols are in place, updated, and compliant with industry standards, including proactive measures to prevent network breaches.

• Project Management: Lead network-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Third-party supplier management: Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers and contractors involved in network services. Liaise with vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring effective service delivery.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in network management, with a proven track record in overseeing complex network infrastructures, preferably in a manufacturing or similar industry.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field relevant work experience
• Relevant network certifications (such as CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
• Strong technical expertise in network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, wireless technology, network security, and cloud services.
• Ability to align network strategies with business goals and adapt to evolving technological and business landscapes
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting network issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with various stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technology environments

What we offer

• We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

• We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What we believe

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance to ensure that our employees go home as safe and as healthy as when they came in, or even better!

We also believe that health and safety is everyone’s responsibility, as such, PHINIA employees will know and comply with all applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. The hazards of each task shall be assessed, and the risk shall be managed accordingly. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com

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