Enterprise Network Services Leader

Core-Mark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manager, Network Services to drive the enterprise network strategy, oversee daily operations across data centers, WAN, and cloud, and ensure reliability, performance, and security of networking services. You will lead network engineers and managed service partners.

This role emphasizes automation, collaboration with IT leaders, budget planning, vendor management, and mentoring a team to modernize the network estate while delivering high quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in progressively responsible leadership roles
• Results‑oriented and accountable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Customer‑focused with an emphasis on service excellence
• Ability to build high‑performing teams and foster collaboration

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision and roadmap for enterprise network services.
• Evaluate and implement emerging network technologies.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and human error.
• Serve as a senior escalation point during critical network incidents.
• Design, implement, and support: SD-WAN, LAN, Data center networking, Wireless infrastructure.
• Ensure network reliability, performance, scalability, observability, and security.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and compliance requirements.
• Participate in security assessments and audits.
• Assist with budget planning, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network professionals and managed service partners.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver high-quality network services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Performance Food Group in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manager, Network Services to drive the enterprise network strategy, oversee daily operations across data centers, WAN, and cloud, and ensure reliability, performance, and security of networking services. You will lead network engineers and managed service partners.

This role emphasizes automation, collaboration with IT leaders, budget planning, vendor management, and mentoring a team to modernize the network estate while delivering high quality