Head of Technology & New Business - Interconnectivity

South Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Technology is responsible for defining, developing, and executing the company's technology strategy, with primary accountability for growing the Interconnection business portfolio, including Cross Connect, Internet Exchange (IX), Carrier Connectivity, Cloud Connectivity, and related ecosystem services. The position bridges technology, sales, product, operations, and customers to create a robust connectivity ecosystem.
  • Own new business creation & development in interconnection services
  • Country leadership role with technical and P&L mandate

About Our Client

Our Client is one of the leading Technology Infrastructure companies in Indonesia.

Job Description

Technology Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute the company's technology roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives.
  • Establish technology strategies that position the company as the leading carrier-neutral interconnection hub.
  • Drive innovation and service expansion in connectivity and digital infrastructure services.
  • Lead technology investments, architecture decisions, and platform evolution.
  • Ensure alignment between technology capabilities and business growth plans.



Infrastructure & Network Leadership

  • Govern design and operations of mission-critical infrastructure supporting interconnection services.
  • Define standards for network architecture, resilience, scalability, and performance.
  • Lead network modernization initiatives.
  • Ensure carrier-neutral architecture principles are maintained.
  • Oversee deployment of next-generation networking technologies.



Information Security & Risk Management

  • Oversee cybersecurity strategy for technology platforms and interconnection infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Lead technology risk assessments and mitigation initiatives.
  • Support audits and certification programs.



Interconnection Services OwnershipPre-Sales Leadership

  • Engage directly with strategic prospects and key customers.
  • Lead technical discovery workshops and solution design sessions.
  • Present interconnection and infrastructure solutions to executives and technical stakeholders.



Market Development

  • Identify emerging opportunities in enterprise connectivity, cloud adoption, AI infrastructure, and digital ecosystems.
  • Develop technical use cases and value propositions for target customer segments.
  • Support strategic partnerships with:
    • Telecommunications operators
    • ISPs
    • Cloud providers
    • Content delivery networks
    • Enterprise customers
    • System integrators



Ecosystem Development

  • Drive ecosystem density within the data center platform.
  • Increase customer-to-customer connectivity opportunities.
  • Promote data center network effects and interconnection value.



The Successful Applicant

Required

  • 15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles.
  • 10+ years within one or more of:
    • Carrier-neutral Data Centers
    • Telecommunications
    • Internet Service Providers
    • Cloud Infrastructure Providers
    • Network Services Providers
    • Managed Infrastructure Providers
  • Proven experience developing and managing:
    • Interconnection services
    • Carrier ecosystems
    • Network connectivity products
    • Enterprise connectivity solutions
  • Demonstrated success in customer-facing and consultative solution-selling environments.
  • Strong experience engaging enterprise and multinational customers.
  • Experience working directly with:
    • CIOs
    • CTOs
    • Network Architects
    • Infrastructure Leaders
    • Cloud Transformation Teams



Technical ExpertiseDeep knowledge of:

Network Infrastructure

  • BGP
  • MPLS
  • EVPN
  • VXLAN
  • SD-WAN
  • Internet peering
  • Carrier interconnection
  • Optical transport networks



Data Center Infrastructure

  • Data Center design principles
  • Colocation services
  • Interconnection architecture
  • Facility resiliency



Cloud Connectivity

  • AWS Direct Connect
  • Azure ExpressRoute
  • Google Cloud Interconnect
  • Multi-cloud architectures



Security

  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Security Operations
  • Compliance Frameworks
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management



What's on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits.
  • Opportunity to lead and make a significant impact in the technology and telecoms industry.



If you are ready to take on this role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Hermawan Rahardjo
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7089582
Phone number
+622129588804

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Senior IT Management / CIO / CTO
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
South Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hermawan Rahardjo
Consultant contact
+622129588804
Job Reference
JN-082026-7089582

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.