Segment Technology Lead – Mission Critical & Enterprise

The Technology Strategy Lead will translate market priorities and customer requirements into a coordinated technology strategy across MCE segments. This role will consolidate regional and vertical requirements, establish investment priorities, and provide a strategic interface to Product Line Management (PLM) for portfolio evolution and lifecycle planning. The position will strengthen investment decisions through business cases for new products, enhancements, and portfolio rationalization. It will also establish a cross-segment perspective on emerging technologies—including AI, security, and policy—to improve customer value, portfolio competitiveness, and business growth. Relevant experience in technology strategy, product management, solution architecture, technical business development, or a related role within networking or telecommunications. Strong technical understanding of networking hardware, Operating Systems, management platforms, and their role in end-to-end customer solutions. Familiarity with emerging technologies and their practical applications, including AI, security, automation, and policy. Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements and market insights into technology strategies, roadmap recommendations, and investment priorities. Experience developing business cases and evaluating commercial, technical, and lifecycle trade-offs. Ability to consolidate complex inputs from multiple regions and segments into clear, actionable recommendations. Experience working across product, engineering, regional, and commercial teams to build alignment and influence decisions. Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to present technical strategy and business implications to senior stakeholders.