Overview
Senior Director IP, Software Defined Network and Tooling at Optus. Optus is looking for a visionary leader to transform our IP network into a self-driving, AI-assisted system. Reporting to the Head of Transport & IP Engineering, this role will define and deliver the automation roadmap, build the tools and processes to scale automation, and lead diverse engineering teams to make it a reality. This is a career-defining chance to accelerate the shift to an API-driven, AI-enabled network that delivers faster services, fewer outages, and greater efficiency for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a 3–5 year automation roadmap with clear milestones, benefits, and funding commitments
- Establish the IP automation stack including orchestration, controllers, CI/CD pipelines, data lakes, and AI/ML engines, ensuring security and resilience
- Lead and grow a blended team of engineers, developers, and data scientists, driving agile delivery and capability uplift
- Partner with Strategy, Architecture, Operations, and IP Delivery to automate provisioning, change control, fault isolation, and self-healing processes
- Oversee governance, metrics, and risk management to ensure automation initiatives meet performance, safety, and compliance standards
- Manage vendors and integration partners to align delivery with the automation roadmap and strategic objectives
Qualifications
- Extensive leadership experience in network engineering, automation, or large-scale digital transformation
- Proven track record setting strategic roadmaps and securing executive alignment and funding
- Deep expertise in IP networks, SDN, orchestration, APIs, and automation frameworks
- Strong background in agile delivery, CI/CD, DevOps, and AI/ML integration within network environments
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage partnerships with vendors and integration specialists
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and change leadership skills, with a passion for driving innovation
What we offer
- 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
- Inclusive carer neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks
- Competitive leave including 2 "Connected Leave" days
- Access to resources, webinars and support via the Parents at Work portal
- Extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue
- Employee-led volunteer groups and vibrant campus life with facilities including restaurants, cafes, gym, GP, and post office
- Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (morning and afternoon)
About Optus
Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to creating an accessible recruitment process.
If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We will respond within 48 hours. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit the Optus inclusion page.
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📌 Senior Director IP, Software Defined Network and Tooling
🏢 Optus
📍 City of Sydney