Senior Manager, Network Engineering (Americas)
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for shaping network engineering strategy, executing multi-year modernization (SD-WAN, SASE), and managing the Americas region budget and delivery.
Role type
Senior Manager, Network Engineering (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Global network infrastructure (WAN, Data Center, Cloud, Wireless) and observability platforms for the Americas region.
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Engineering / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Network engineering strategy, SD-WAN and SASE architecture design, network observability program maturity, multi-million dollar budget ownership, vendor and carrier relationship management, distributed team leadership, executive stakeholder communication, cross-regional project delivery.
Preferred skills
CCNP/CCIE or equivalent vendor certifications, experience in global IT distribution or technology services, network security and unified communications knowledge, organizational change management.
Technologies
SD-WAN, SASE, Telemetry, Monitoring platforms, Automation tools, Cloud networking, Wireless technologies
Responsibilities
Shape technology strategy and roadmap for the Americas region; Drive network observability maturity including monitoring and automation; Own network engineering budget including capital planning and cost optimization; Lead contract negotiations and manage strategic vendor relationships; Lead, develop, and scale the Americas network engineering team; Own delivery of network projects across WAN, data center, cloud, and wireless initiatives; Serve as senior escalation point for network infrastructure issues.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic scope