Teamhead IT Network Infrastructure

Overview

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

Responsibilities

You are part of the Global Tech Infrastructure team and own the full Enterprise Connectivity platform from global WAN and internet lines to SASE, office sites, cloud networking, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and domain management.

You will lead a team of network engineers and work in close partnership with the Global Infrastructure Operations team in Manila, who provide 24/7 monitoring and operations.

You define the standards, drive the engineering roadmap, and take end-to-end responsibility for keeping PUMA's global network infrastructure reliable, secure, and scalable.

You thrive in a global environment where technical depth, ownership, and cross-team collaboration drive real impact.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in enterprise networking: WAN, SASE, ZTNA, LAN, WiFi, internet connectivity, and firewall technologies
• Proven experience leading network engineering teams and working with remote operations centers
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateways, hybrid connectivity)
• Strong command of DNS (public & private), DHCP, IPAM, and domain management
• Experience with vendor management: leading ISP, hardware, and technology provider relationships
• Ability to define and enforce technical standards, runbooks, and escalation processes across global and remote teams
• Strong communicator with the ability to align across Cloud, Security, and Operations teams
• Hands on mindset combined with a strategic view; can dive deep and still keep the big picture
• Willingness to relocate or already be based in Germany (Nürnberg Metropolitan region)
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); on call availability for P1 incidents

Equal Opportunity Statement

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.

To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people - with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process.

We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.