Network Services Manager

Performance Food Group; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Manager, Network Services to lead the enterprise network strategy and oversee daily operations across data centers, WAN, cloud, and related infrastructure. The role ensures reliability, performance, and security of network services while guiding a team of engineers, contractors, and partners.

The manager drives automation, modernization, and talent development, collaborating with IT and business leaders to deliver high-quality network services across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; customer-focused.

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.
• Lead a team of network professionals and managed service partners.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver high-quality network services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

SD-WAN

LAN

Data center networking

Wireless infrastructure

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

The Manager, Network Services, is responsible for executing the enterprise network strategy, implementing new capabilities, and overseeing the daily operation of network communication systems. The role ensures the reliability, performance, and security of network services across data centers, WAN, cloud, and related infrastructure environments. The manager leads network engineers, contractors, and manage service providers while supporting talent development and modernization initiatives.

Position 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.

Required 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

Compensation

$130,000 - $150,000