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Job Details:

The Sr. Manager of Network Engineering will oversee the operational budget for network technology, encompassing annual budget preparation, periodic reviews, and contract management through Tyson's workflow systems. This role also involves contributing to the annual capital budgeting process for network technology items and navigating the capital approval processes within the designated area of responsibility. Vendor management experience is essential for effective budget planning and contract execution. Additionally, this position includes responsibilities for asset and inventory management of all network-related inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management: Manage the operational budget for network technology, including annual budget preparation, periodic budget reviews, and contract submissions through Tyson's workflow systems.

Capital Budgeting: Provide input into the annual capital budgeting process for network technology items and work through capital approval processes for items within the area of responsibility.

Vendor Management: Execute vendor management for budget planning and contract execution, ensuring alignment with Tyson's financial and operational goals.

Asset and Inventory Management: Oversee asset and inventory management for all network-related inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and accountability.

Service Provider Accountability: Hold the Managed Service Provider accountable for delivering against SLAs and KPIs in the network technology space.

Escalation Handling: Address escalations from customers and leadership, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Lifecycle Planning: Plan and manage the lifecycle of network technologies, including capacity planning, upgrades, and replacements.

Technical Expertise: Demonstrate expertise in managing, troubleshooting, installing, and upgrading network technology equipment.

Enterprise Network Understanding: Possess a deep understanding of enterprise networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, Cloud, and load balancers.

Strategic Roadmap Execution: Define and execute against a multi-year technology and project roadmap in the network space, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements

Experience: 7+ years of relevant and practical experience, preferably in IT management (Networking) or a related role, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

Special Skills:
• Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, guiding teams toward achieving goals while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, proactively addressing challenges and making sound decisions in high-pressure situations. Handle most operational issues autonomously, seeking upper management input primarily for strategic or high-impact decisions.
• IT Project Management: Proficient in IT project management methodologies and tools, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical staff and team members, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels.

** Not eligibel for relocation

** Not eligible for sponsorship

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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