Manager – Network Engineering Delivery, APAC

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for network engineering and a drive to deliver impactful technology solutions? Join Rio Tinto as the Manager – Network Engineering Delivery, APAC, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our IT/OT network platforms across the Asia-Pacific region.

About the Role

As the Manager of Network Engineering Delivery for APAC, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering robust, secure, and scalable network solutions. You will oversee a team of 40 (including 3 direct reports), manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with Rio Tinto’s strategic goals and network standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network engineering services across East, West, and Asia Pacific regions.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives.
• Manage demand pipelines, project scoping, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with network and security standards.
• Act as an escalation point for critical incidents and support operational teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Network Platform Teams, Global Network Services, OT Teams, Service Delivery, Governance.
• External: Vendors (Cisco, Nokia, APC), Delivery Partners (Data3, Equinix, BT), PMO, Business Partners.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Degree in IT or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years in a senior design/leadership role in IT or telecommunications.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.

Desirable:

• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA).
• Experience in remote/isolated environments.
• Familiarity with HSE principles in tech project execution.

Why Join Us?

At Rio Tinto, we live by our values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions make a global impact. Be part of a team that’s building the digital backbone of one of the world’s leading mining companies.

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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