Netzwerk- und Technikmanager – Europa

Date posted:September 09, 2026 Salary:Competitive Permanent Full-time Remote Job function

As Network & Engineering Manager - Europe, you will report directly to the Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and lead cross-functional engagement across Operations, Finance, Customers and Suppliers.

You will identify and champion opportunities for profitable growth, while ensuring programmes and projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, maximising the successful realisation of expected business benefits.

Specific responsibilities

The following outlines the primary areas of responsibility.

Additional responsibilities or functions may be required as necessary to support the business.

• Serve as the key local point of contact for customers, agreed third-party suppliers and OEMs/vendors, ensuring strong commercial and operational relationships throughout the bid and delivery lifecycle.
• Working closely with in-country and central Solutions & Services sales teams and Global Network & Engineering (N&E) to provide commercial support, including cost-base development, supplier pricing and participation in key commercial meetings.
• Collaborate with Global Account Directors and the Global N&E leadership team to define and manage the regional portfolio pipeline, ensuring appropriate resource, financial, technical capability and supplier requirements are identified and planned.
• Support the development of business cases, workforce plans and regional budgets in line with the programme pipeline, Solutions & Services opportunities and managed service awards.
• Work closely with the Global N&E team to ensure all programmes and projects within the regional portfolio are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality standards, while maximising the realisation of agreed business benefits and maintaining ownership of the local programme P&L.
• Ensure regional programmes operate within established governance frameworks, processes and procedures, supporting effective change, escalation, risk and issue management through the organisation’s existing PMO tools and systems.
• Apply established programme and delivery frameworks consistently across existing and new customers, ensuring a standardised, scalable and commercially effective approach to portfolio delivery.
• Partner with the Global N&E function to onboard and manage internal and external suppliers responsible for programme and project delivery, including the production and review of supplier performance reports and associated improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Global N&E Portfolio Managers and Service Management teams to align regional reporting with established commercial performance metrics, forecasting processes and governance requirements.
• Work closely with Regional Finance and Programme/Portfolio stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, cost control and visibility of commercial performance.
• Partner closely with Global N&E Operations to balance delivery, commercial performance, risk and profitability, ensuring customer commitments are achieved while protecting regional margins and business value.

About you

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Project/Programme Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing large, complex transformation portfolios and programmes across multiple sectors, ideally within a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.
• Proven experience working within a growth-focused business, with experience in the telecommunications sector highly desirable.
• Extensive financial management experience, including business planning, forecasting, financial reporting and P&L ownership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse complex data, identify key insights and translate findings into clear actions and business decisions.
• Professional qualification or practical experience in recognised project, programme or service management methodologies, such as MSP, PRINCE2, APM, PMI or ITIL Foundation.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to review commercial agreements and contracts, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure appropriate commercial governance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels across a geographically dispersed organisation.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, complex programmes and competing stakeholder requirements while maintaining a strong focus on delivery.
• Fluent English is essential. Fluency in German, French, and/or another European language is highly desirable, with additional European languages considered an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively across multiple European markets, including the Nordics, Germany, France and other European locations.

Organisational Positioning & Cross-functional Collaboration

The role operates within a global matrix organisation with reporting relationship to the Managing Director Europe (regional) and the Group CTO (functional). The role acts as an important connection point between the regional business and the functional organisation, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment between both dimensions. The incumbent is expected to effectively balance global functional objectives with regional business priorities and contribute to enterprise-wide success through collaboration, influence, and shared accountability.

The position forms an integral part of the company's global matrix structure.

Regional Accountability – Europe

• Support of regional growth and profitability targets in line with global 20x20 growth objective
• Collaborating with regional Finance and Accounting
• Supporting planning, budgeting and cross-functional initiatives
• Effective execution within local regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Responsiveness to customer and market requirements
• Alignment with regional business priorities

Functional Accountability - Network & Engineering

• Support the Delivery of Business Unit objectives for region and the wider Global portfolio where required
• Alignment with global strategy and priorities
• Adherence to Global process, procedures, standards and governance
• Professional development and capability building
• The role holder is expected to proactively manage competing priorities, facilitate alignment among stakeholders, and contribute to overall enterprise success rather than optimising individual organisational dimensions.

Rewards

• A competitive base salary and comprehensive company benefits package.
• A permanent, full-time position within a highly motivated and collaborative team, supported by flat organisational structures, an inclusive culture and regular team events.
• A varied and exciting opportunity within a modern, dynamic and innovation-driven industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, circular economy principles and environmentally responsible business models.
• Flexible hybrid working based in Solingen, Germany, or from another European location, depending on the successful candidate.
• A modern and flexible approach to work, including flexible working hours, e-bike leasing, job ticket, company laptop and mobile phone, alongside other employee benefits.

About us

At TXO, we are transforming technology for a more sustainable future. Our people enable organisations worldwide to optimise and transform technology across its entire lifecycle, helping customers unlock value while reducing environmental impact through circular economy solutions.

Working at TXO means contributing to real-world change. Our global teams support critical infrastructure for customers in more than 140 countries, extending the life of technology, reducing waste and helping organisations operate more sustainably. From engineering and operations to sales, finance, supply chain and corporate functions, every role plays a part in delivering meaningful impact.

We combine global reach with local expertise, creating opportunities to work on complex challenges across technology, commercial, operational and business disciplines. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and technical excellence, empowering our people to deliver practical solutions that make a measurable difference.

As we continue to grow globally, backed by TowerBrook Capital Partners’ impact strategy, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where our people can develop, thrive and help shape the future of sustainable technology.