Enterprise Network Services Manager

Core-Mark; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Manager, Network Services to lead enterprise network strategy and day-to-day operations across data centers, WAN, and cloud environments. You will guide network engineers, contractors, and MSPs while driving modernization and talent development.

The role requires overseeing reliability, performance, security, and automation initiatives, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and security policy enforcement.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a Manager, Network Services to lead enterprise network strategy and day-to-day operations across data centers, WAN, and cloud environments. You will guide network engineers, contractors, and MSPs while driving modernization and talent development.

The role requires overseeing reliability, performance, security, and automation initiatives, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and security policy enforcement.