Global Network Architect

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Global Network Architect to design, evolve, and govern our enterprise network architecture across data centers, cloud, WAN/SD‑WAN, campus, edge, and remote access environments. You will define target-state architectures, drive modernization roadmaps, and partner with engineering and operations to deliver secure, resilient, and performant connectivity for a global business.

Define, evolve, and govern the Global Connectivity architecture roadmap in alignment with enterprise principles and PVH’s long-term technology strategy.

Partner closely with the Global Enterprise Architecture team to influence architecture direction, integration standards, and global modernization initiatives.

Drive innovation and transformation, enabling AI-powered productivity and secure, modern, and scalable global Connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the target-state network architecture across global environments.
• Own the multi-year network roadmap including modernization and cloud transitions.
• Create and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and standards.
• Architect global WAN/SD‑WAN/SASE solutions.
• Design multi-cloud connectivity across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Define network security controls including Zero Trust and segmentation.
• Support resilience-by-design initiatives including HA/DR and traffic engineering.
• Partner with operations teams to improve observability and network reliability.
• Drive automation-first principles with IaC, CI/CD, and compliance-as-code.
• Evaluate vendors, participate in RFP processes, and influence OEM.

Strategic Architecture Leadership

• Drive automation-first principles with IaC, CI/CD, and compliance-as-code.
• Contribute to PVH’s Global Enterprise Architecture Council, ensuring network technologies align with enterprise integration, security, and data governance standards.
• Shape the technology roadmap to support PVH’s digital transformation, hybrid work, and AI enablement objectives.
• Ensure architecture decisions are future-ready, scalable, secure, and aligned with sustainability and cost optimization goals.

Technology Design & Governance

• Manage current and target domain architecture following EA governance process and tools.
• Lead solution architecture and design reviews for major global initiatives across collaboration, endpoint, and productivity platforms.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, reference models, and reusable design patterns.
• Provide expert oversight to Connectivity engineers, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and technical integrity.
• Drive architectural compliance, balancing agility with governance and security.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders on Network technology strategy and design.
• Collaborate with global teams across Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure & Operations.
• Represent Network architecture in global governance forums and architecture boards.
• Mentor architects and engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT with 5+ years in network architecture, designing and governing large‑scale connectivity platforms across data center, cloud, WAN/SD‑WAN, SASE, campus, and edge environments.
• Deep expertise in core network technologies, including routing/switching, SD‑WAN, SASE, IPv4/IPv6, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, load balancing, and network security architecture (Zero Trust, segmentation, firewalling, and identity‑integrated access).
• Strong cloud networking architecture skills across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including VPC/VNet design, private connectivity (Direct Connect/ExpressRoute), transit architectures, cloud firewalls, and multi‑cloud interconnect patterns.
• Proven experience shaping global network architecture strategy, developing reference architectures, establishing design standards, and contributing to enterprise architecture governance frameworks.
• Expertise in automation‑driven network engineering, including infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines for network configuration, compliance‑as‑code, and API‑driven operations.
• Hands‑on experience delivering secure, cloud‑first, globally distributed network architectures, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, observability, and resilience‑by‑design.
• Solid understanding of AI‑enabled operations, network analytics, and modern identity and access management concepts that intersect with network security and access control.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams and guide complex architecture decisions across a global enterprise.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to balance vision with execution.
• Strong communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex technical narratives.
• Collaborative and inclusive leader who fosters global teamwork and shared accountability.
• Continuous learner with curiosity about emerging technologies and their business impact.
• Ownership mindset – accountable for architecture integrity and driving measurable business value.

Behaviors

ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.

DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change. We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.

CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.

INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.

TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in‑house physio, and access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs.
• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top‑notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus‑themed activities that will keep your social life busy.
• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals.
• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts.

PVH Corp. Or its subsidiary (“PVH”) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job‑related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

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