Senior Manager, Global Connectivity, Cloud and Automation

Job description

About Us: We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here . About the Role: The Sr Manager of Connectivity, Cloud and Automation serves as the enterprise leader for security‑focused cloud networking, global connectivity platforms, and automation engineering. This role defines and drives the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of next‑generation network security, cloud connectivity, DNS/DHCP/IPAM platforms, automation frameworks, and reliability engineering practices. What You'll Do: Strategic Leadership & Architecture Define and own the enterprise strategy for network security, cloud networking, connectivity platforms, and automation. Establish target‑state architectures across firewalls, cloud networking, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, observability, automation, and connectivity services. Align enterprise cloud, identity, and zero trust security standards. Security & Cloud Networking Check Point & Cisco Firepower, F5 LTM/GTM/APM, NAC, AWS networking, Zero Trust integrations. Lead strategy and lifecycle of firewalls, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and NAC. Oversee cloud networking for AWS and hybrid cloud environments. Drive Zero Trust integrations. Connectivity Platform & Automation DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox), Public DNS & Domains, Akamai GTM/Geo, certificate management, automation (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git), observability, reliability engineering, SRE practices, ITSM/ITIL stewardship. Own DNS, DHCP, IPAM, domain services, global traffic management. Lead automation strategy using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git. Implement observability and SRE frameworks. Manage digital certificate lifecycle. Vendor & Platform Management Lead strategic vendor partnerships and contract optimization. Ensure global platform resiliency and service delivery. Operational Excellence Ensure network availability, performance, and scalability. Drive automation, AIOps, and reliability improvements. Lead governance representing Connectivity, Security, Automation services. Collaboration & Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders on Network technology strategy and design. Collaborate with global teams across Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure & Operations. Represent Network in global governance forums and architecture boards. Mentor engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and accountability What You'll Bring: 12+ years in network security, cloud networking, or connectivity architecture, with 5+ years leading teams Expertise in firewalls, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud networking (AWS), DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, NAC, and automation Experience leading global platform engineering and modernization Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills Experience with budget management and business case development / investment justification Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Engineering or Computer Science required Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred People management, coaching, and development experience required Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to balance vision with execution Collaborative and inclusive leader who fosters global teamwork and shared accountability Continuous learner with curiosity about emerging technologies and their business impact Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex technical narratives Ownership mindset – accountable for technology / architecture integrity and driving measurable business outcomes Licenses and Certifications: CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician/Cisco Certified Network Architect Required AWS Certified Solution Architect/AWS Advanced Networking Required CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional/Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Preferred CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional Preferred CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Preferred Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Preferred Physical Demands Category: Corporate Office • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Travel • Domestic: Minimal (1–10%) – Occasional travel, a few times a year. • International: Minimal (1–10%) – Occasional travel, a few times a year. Communication Responsibilities: • Obtaining & providing information to others • Explaining policies or practices to others • Influencing others • Negotiating with others to come to agreement • Negotiating with others with long-term strategic importance to the business Scope of Communication: • Within own Department at PVH • Across Departments at PVH • Across Business Units/Brands at PVH • Outside of PVH Overall Impact & Contribution: • Sets objectives for self and others and delivers results that impacts the organization PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.