Manager, IT - Network Operations

Reynolds Consumer Products; Lake Forest (IL); Presencial; USD 111.000 - 161.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual incentive up to 14%

Descripción de la vacante

Reynolds Consumer Products in Lake Forest, IL, is seeking a Manager, IT - Network Operations to lead the delivery and reliability of the enterprise network. You will oversee WAN/LAN/WLAN, security interfaces, and service-provider relationships, reporting to the Director of IT Operations.

You will collaborate with architecture, security, and business stakeholders, create SOPs, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring service levels and risk controls.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of IT delivery experience, preferably in Network Solutions.
• 10+ years of IT delivery experience is preferred.
• Network technology certifications or cloud service provider certifications are a plus.
• Experience with vendor governance and SLA management.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of IT Network systems and service delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure SLAs are met.
• Collaborate with architecture, security and business stakeholders.
• Design and engineer network solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain lifecycle and currency of network equipment and services.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation and SOPs.
• Evaluate and implement network technology solutions.

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Service delivery

Network operations

Performance metrics

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

6+ years IT delivery experience

10+ years IT delivery experience (preferred)

Herramientas

Aruba routing/switching (knowledge)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, IT - Network Operations at ourCorporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

The Manager, IT - Network Operations will be responsible for the delivery of all Network services across the distributed enterprise. The role will have full accountability for daily operations of the Network Infrastructure, processes, technologies (WAN, LAN, WLAN, NAC, FW, Voice) and service providers’ relationships while partnering with business unit and other functional stakeholders.

Design and engineering activities in collaboration with architecture, security teams as well as with the business stakeholders are part of the responsibilities as well. Directly reporting to The Director of IT Operations, this leader will interface with internal teams and managed services partners in order to maintain contractual service levels.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Network Operations and Service Delivery

• Managing operational activities and providing oversight and direction for the operation and support of IT Network systems.


• Managing issues proactively, including timely resolution and the identification of remediation opportunities. Identifying and resolving systemic issues to prevent them from repeating.


• Reviewing and approving any request prioritizations. Partnering with managed service providers ensuring delivery against agreed upon service levels and striving to continually improve overall service delivery of operational activities.


• Maintaining lifecycle and currency of Network equipment and services.

Process Management and Continuous Improvement

• Creating and maintaining internal documentation to bring consistency, repeatability and efficiency to the day-to-day operations.


• Establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures to maximize efficiency and measure key performance indicators, consistently working to improve those metrics.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Develop and maintain vendor governance processes to maximize the value of delivered services and optimize operations.

Network Engineering and Technology Solutions

• Assist in evaluation, design, testing and implementation of Network technology solutions and line of business applications.


• Play an advisory role in IT projects to ensure that proposed solutions are in-line with operational capabilities of Network services tower.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve


• You thrive in a fast-paced environment


• You put safety first, always


• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals


• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace


• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar areas of study, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.


• 6+ years of work experience in an IT delivery role, preferably in Network Solutions.

Preferred

• 10+ years’ work experience in an IT delivery role, preferably in Network Solutions.


• Network Technology certification.


• Certification in Networking or related area from any of the major cloud service providers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with outsourced vendor and vendor contract management, including SLA review.


• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve.


• Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.


• Prior experience in design, implementation and operations of IT Network solutions working with managed services provider(s).


• Ability to assess and communicate Network concepts and practices, with both business and IT stakeholders.


• Knowledge of Aruba routing/switching technologies (or equivalent), traffic engineering, and experience interpreting and taking action on alert management and performance management reports.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Takes ownership of network service delivery, operational performance, and resolution of recurring issues.


• Drives Results – Improves network service reliability and operational efficiency through performance measurement and continuous improvement.


• Manages Complexity – Evaluates network operations challenges and develops effective solutions across interconnected infrastructure and services.


• Collaborates – Partners with internal stakeholders, architecture and security teams, and managed service providers to deliver effective network services.


• Plans and Aligns – Aligns operational priorities, technology lifecycle activities, and service delivery with business requirements.


• Optimizes Work Processes – Establishes consistent operating practices and governance processes to improve efficiency and service quality.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $111,000.00 - USD $160,950.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 14% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.