Function: IT
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working
Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
Be part of an extraordinary British brand. At Bentley, you’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts, build on a heritage of excellence, and define the next 100 years.
Purpose of the Role
Join Bentley's Information Technology team as the IT Networks Product Manager, where you will shape the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our enterprise network services. In this pivotal role, you will lead the lifecycle management and continuous enhancement of network products, ensuring they remain secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.
You will be responsible for defining strategic priorities, managing investment decisions, and overseeing the delivery and performance of network services across the organisation. Working closely with internal stakeholders, managed service providers, and technology partners, you will drive the development of high-performing network solutions that enable business success and support Bentley's future ambitions.
Reporting to the Infrastructure & Service Manager / Head of Infrastructure, your main responsibilities will include:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of network products and services, developing the roadmap, setting the product vision, and identifying opportunities to innovate, modernise, automate, and optimise
- Define costed roadmaps, manage product retirement and replacement activities, and ensure services meet agreed availability, performance, and security targets
- Drive continual service improvement, support major incident and problem management, maintain resilience and disaster recovery capabilities, and ensure third-party partners deliver against SLAs and KPIs
- Act as the primary business contact for networking services, engaging stakeholders to understand current and future requirements
- Present product strategies, roadmaps, and investment proposals to senior stakeholders, supporting governance forums, architecture reviews, and investment decisions
- Manage relationships with network service providers and technology vendors, leading contract reviews, renewals, and commercial negotiations while monitoring supplier performance
- Ensure network services comply with security standards and regulatory requirements, partnering with Cyber Security teams to address vulnerabilities, support audits, and maintain secure network designs
- Lead the delivery of network transformation initiatives, reviewing solution designs, coordinating infrastructure changes, and ensuring a seamless transition into operational support
About the Team
The Network Product Manager role is part of Bentley Motors’ Information Technology (IT) function and delivers the secure, reliable and innovative connectivity services that power Bentley’s global operations. Working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you will partner with colleagues across the business, VW Group and the IT function inclusive of leading technology providers to shape the future of enterprise networking.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions and drive digital transformation through modern, secure and resilient network services. Our work directly supports Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy by enabling sustainable business growth, global collaboration and innovation through cloud networking and cybersecurity.
About you – Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience managing enterprise network technologies, with certifications such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, VPNs, network security, firewalls, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, data centre networking, and Azure/AWS connectivity
- Experience developing technology roadmaps, managing suppliers and contracts, and driving service performance through SLAs and KPIs
- Good understanding of ITIL, business case development, investment proposals, and stakeholder management
- Expertise in Cisco, Cisco ISE, HPE Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent technologies, with knowledge of Zscaler and ZPA
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex network issues
- PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe, or Product Management certifications, alongside experience in manufacturing, automotive, or regulated environments, are advantageous
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, Azure Network Engineer Associate, and AWS Advanced Networking is desirable
- Strategic, customer-focused, and delivery-oriented, with excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills
What Bentley Offers
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
- Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
- Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
- Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
- Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
- Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
- Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
- Discounts portal offering direct discounts, cashback offers or voucher savings from a wide range of retailers.
The Bentley Campus
Our Crewe campus offers unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops, rest & relaxation rooms and sports facilities.
#BelongingAtBentley
We bring people together through a shared purpose, a place of integrity, where everyone has a voice with influence and individuality is celebrated.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.
Beyond100+
Bentley’s bold vision to create the next experience benchmark in performance and luxury for generations to come. It represents how we lead change that contributes to the long-term success of our brand. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models offer ever evolving experiences that blend craftmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.
Posting start date: 29th July 2026
Closing date: 12th August 2026
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