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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Director - Enterprise Connectivity & Network Services - **Company:** The Lilly Company - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $157,500.0 - $231,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Monitoring of Systems, Network Security, Network Service, Software Requirements Analysis, Wide Area Networks, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Api Design - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0D8AFDCE8E904CCD9889F8637710D5F2/job/ ## About the Role The Enterprise Cloud & Connectivity organization is actively seeking an experienced leader to transform our enterprise networking capabilities through automation and agentic AI. Do you have experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure? Are you interested in leading an organization of IT professionals to transform and scale capabilities to meet growing data and connectivity demands? If so, please apply!, * Proven experience in setting strategic direction and defining a future vision for enterprise technologies and services. * Multiple years leading global organizations with a blended sourcing model of internal and external resources. * Extensive experience in advancing service management capabilities. * Strong ability to lead in crisis and incident management situations. * Direct leadership in introducing new technology solutions and services, such as automation, self-healing operations, and agentic AI. * Recognized as a thought leader by business and IT leaders. * Strong influence and communication skills; ability to collaborate and build relationships. * Expertise in complex, diverse landscapes (business, technology, regulatory, partners). * Significant experience with process improvement and automation tools and techniques. * Strong organizational and communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and self-manage., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field. * 10+ years of leading enterprise information technology solutions and leading the operational support for mission critical services with direct experience across the infrastructure services of Hosting, Networking, Communication, Collaboration, and Deskside. * 5+ years of leveraging external partners to deliver services including requirements definition, contract establishment, and governance to ensure desired outcomes. ## Description As a leader in Lilly's Infrastructure & Operations and a member of the Enterprise Cloud & Connectivity Lead Team, you will be responsible for providing connectivity to Lilly's network around the globe in a fully supported and secure manner. You will partner with infrastructure and business-facing teams to understand their needs and perspectives while influencing and establishing the direction for the future, transforming how our network is built and operated through modern technologies such as automation, self-healing operations, and agentic AI. You will lead your organization by developing technical talent and leading them in bold new directions that stretch the limits of what is possible with constant emphasis on running reliably, improving efficiency, securing information fully, and improving user experience. How You'll Succeed: * Operations Management: Lead global delivery of LAN, WLAN, WAN, Cloud networking, and Data Center Facilities networking, transforming operations to drive reliability and efficiency with automation, self-healing capabilities, and agentic AI * Network Security Management: Lead the operational delivery of network security capabilities such as firewalls and network security monitoring technologies, applying automation wherever possible. Partner with Cyber security to define and implement a cyber roadmap. * Service Management: Establish and maintain an excellent service management ecosystem, including defining, implementing, and improving services through automation and data-driven practices. * People Management: Develop and manage team capabilities, anticipate future staffing and skillset needs (including automation and AI), and develop technical talent in the organization. * Vendor Management: Determine sourcing strategies, establish requirements and SLAs, and lead governance activities. * IT/Business Account Management: Build strong relationships within IT and across the company, translating needs into strategies and actions. * Quality/Compliance: Implement and reinforce company IT quality and compliance practices. * Project/Program Management: Ensure projects and programs are delivered on time, on budget, and with expected outcomes. * Financial Management: Meet financial and headcount targets, optimize spend, and ensure effective service delivery. * Strategy Management: Establish the 3 to 5-year strategic direction, including network automation and AI-enabled operations, aligning with overall IT and Business Unit/Function strategies. * Innovation Management: Stay abreast of technological advancements, especially automation and agentic AI, and incorporate them into current and future services. Promote and reward innovative thinking within the team. * Architecture Management: Participate in establishing and aligning with architecture principles, including automation-ready, API-driven design.