IT Network Manager

Entergy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the United Kingdom seeks an IT Network Manager to oversee the data network environment. This role involves leading network engineers, managing technical projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent experience and significant background in network technologies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this hybrid position. Join a team dedicated to delivering reliable and secure network solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant data network experience with large, complex environments.
• 3+ years’ experience managing a technical team.
• Familiarity with vendor relationships and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead network solutions and IT projects.
• Develop and maintain a reliable network environment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Ability to attract and lead talent

Cloud technologies knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant technical experience

Advanced degree

Advanced network certifications

Job description

Job Title

IT Network Manager

Work Place Flexibility

Hybrid

Legal Entity

Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

Job Summary / Purpose

This position is responsible for the data network environment supporting Data Centers, remote site locations, wide area network connectivity, Internet, and cloud connectivity for Entergy. The manager leads a staff of network engineers that design network solutions, execute network and other IT projects, and support the daily operational functions including incident response, BAU changes, and vulnerability remediation. The role collaborates closely with peer IT, IS, and business functional areas.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Ownership of delivering business outcomes
• Build and manage a high‑performing team
• Effectively communicate complex ideas/concepts to business leaders at all levels to drive business outcomes and value delivery
• Understand the business requirements and incorporate them into all data network designs
• Accountable to meet or exceed expected business outcomes with customer centricity as the driving principle
• Develop and maintain a network environment that delivers reliable, predictable, secure, and cost‑effective services
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443)
• Provide strong leadership across the data network and IT organization
• Develop and grow staff members with technical and business acumen
• Manage vendor relationships and contract management
• Develop relationships with business partners/customers
• Lead large, complex technical projects/programs
• Contribute to technology road‑maps and multi‑year budgets

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant technical experience (equivalent work experience)
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Advanced network certifications are a plus

Experience

• 7+ years relevant data network experience, with design, automation, and management of large, complex data network environments
• 3+ years’ experience managing a technical team responsible for design, automation, and management of large, complex data network environments
• Experience in vendor relationships and contract management
• Familiarity with business operations, financial planning, regulatory, and best‑in‑class technology landscape
• Experience with network technologies, cloud technologies, and their application
• Experience in developing technology road maps and associated multi‑year budgets
• Experience in launching and executing large complex technical projects/programs

Skills and Knowledge

• Technical leadership and strong understanding of network technologies and their application
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and offerings
• Strong knowledge of network operations support
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with business leadership and resources in a multi‑location, cross‑functional, network/matrix environment
• Ability to leverage continuous improvement practices to provide sustainable value to internal/external customers
• Ability to attract, recruit, and lead top talent; delegate effectively; celebrate diversity within the team; and manage performance
• Ability to execute for results and lead cross‑functional, diverse teams
• Strong leadership skills and ability to provide clear direction
• Entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas
• High degree of integrity and forethought in making decisions
• Ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; adaptable and able to lead others through complex situations
• Strong situational leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment

Additional Comments and/Or Role Requirements

• Must be able to build and maintain positive and productive relationships across the enterprise
• Stays informed about industry and technology best practices, bringing new ideas to Entergy
• Must be familiar with new technologies, trends, and business incentives
• Demonstrate leadership practices: Clear Direction, Role Clarity, Open and Trusting Accountability and Motivation, Career Development, Engaged Leadership

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.