Senior Manager, Asia Network Engineering

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure. Why we need this role The Senior Manager, Asia Network Engineering will provide leadership, governance, and technical oversight for network engineering activities across the Asia region, with a primary focus on IP and data network technologies. The role acts as the senior engineering representative in Asia, bridging regional requirements with global engineering strategy while driving the development, evolution, and operational readiness of packet/IP, optical, SD-WAN/SASE, cloud connectivity, management networks, and OLO Ethernet connectivity. What you will do Lead and oversee network engineering activities across Asia, ensuring alignment with global engineering standards, architecture, and strategic objectives. Drive engineering development and lifecycle management of key data networking platforms, including: AS8220 IP Network and Management Networks Experience and exposure to Optical DWDM transport tech. SD-WAN and SASE services External connectivity – Ethernet OLO and Cloud connectivity solution Act as the regional engineering leader and escalation point for technology, service delivery, operational, and customer-related matters. Represent Engineering in customer engagements, sales opportunities, executive briefings, and strategic technology discussions. Collaborate with Product, Operations, Architecture, Sales, and Service teams to support business growth and service innovation across Asia. Provide leadership and mentoring to engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and talent development. Support network transformation initiatives, capacity planning, service introduction, vendor management, and technology roadmap execution. Serve as the primary bridge between global engineering teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and execution. What we're looking for Must Haves: Business level Japanese language skills Business level English language skills Strong communication skills Good experience in telecommunications or network service provider environments. Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and cross-functional initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience, including engagements with sales teams, enterprise customers, and executive leadership. Nice to have: International telecommunications experience across multiple markets and cultures. Experience working within global engineering organizations and matrix environments. Knowledge of network transformation, automation, cloud interconnect, and next-generation networking technologies. What we offer you: Looking to make a mark? At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do. Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want. We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better. Diversity and inclusion Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth. Most recently we have: Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages . Benefits Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health. Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies. Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities. Global Family Leave Policy. Employee Assistance Program. Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks. A global network When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.