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ITV

Network Service Manager

ITV

. Own and drive the operational performance of ITV's enterprise network service .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing network services within complex enterprise environments, focusing on operational performance, supplier management, and the implementation of NetDevOps practices. Proficient in utilizing performance data and stakeholder engagement to drive service strategy and operational readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Network Services ManagementSupplier and Vendor ManagementNetDevOps/DevOps Operating ModelRouting/Switching and FirewallsCI/CD Pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code

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Hard Skills
RoutingSwitchingFirewallsSD-WANWireless NetworkingCloud NetworkingAnsibleTerraformPythonITIL
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCommercial Acumen
Tools & Technologies
NautobotSolarWindsELK StackSplunkAWSAzureGCP
Certifications & Qualifications
ITILPrinceAgileCisco
Industry Keywords
Media TechnologyBroadcast TechnologyEntertainment TechnologyMulti-Vendor Network Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunkSwiftSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own and drive the operational performance of ITV's enterprise network service
  • Set SLAs and KPIs and report performance against them
  • Manage network managed service providers and key suppliers
  • Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for network operations
  • Lead incident management escalation for major network events
  • Ensure swift resolution and robust root cause analysis
  • Manage network operational and change budgets
  • Champion NetDevOps practices, automation, self-healing infrastructure, and reduced manual toil
  • Embed observability, telemetry, and automated alerting into operations
  • Drive infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines for network changes
  • Use performance data, customer feedback, and market insights to inform service strategy
  • Build relationships across Group Technology, ITV Studios, and broadcast operations
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the network operations team and supplier ecosystem
  • Partner with network engineering and architecture leadership to evolve the service model
  • Support Delivery Managers with network change projects and operational readiness
  • Report on service performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience managing network services in a complex, multi-site enterprise environment
  • Strong supplier and vendor management experience, particularly in networking/telecommunications
  • Demonstrable understanding of routing/switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, wireless, and cloud networking
  • Experience working in or transitioning to a NetDevOps/DevOps operating model
  • Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
  • Strong commercial acumen, including operational budget management and cost-effective sourcing decisions
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior leadership level
  • Experience with ITIL or similar service management frameworks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Media, broadcast, or entertainment technology sector experience desirable
  • Familiarity with Nautobot, SolarWinds, ELK stack, or Splunk desirable
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and hybrid networking desirable
  • Relevant ITIL, Prince, Agile, Cisco, or equivalent certifications desirable
  • Line management or cross-functional virtual team leadership experience desirable
  • Multi-vendor network environment experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days
  • Wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  • Opportunities to learn, grow and make a real difference
  • Reasonable adjustments and support during the application and selection process