Senior Manager, Network Architecture & Engineering

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

HSA contributions

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Network Architecture & Engineering to lead the strategy, design, delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network environment in a remote-capable role. You will own architectural direction across campus, data center, cloud, wireless, and WAN, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective services for global locations.

Responsibilities include building the architecture roadmap, driving modernization, partnering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise network architecture/engineering experience.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Experience designing and operating Cisco and Aruba network solutions.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, QoS, OSPF, BGP, wireless networking, and high-availability design.
• Proven ability to lead complex infrastructure initiatives from architecture through implementation and stabilization.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and roadmap for enterprise networking technologies including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and network security.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions across operations, manufacturing, and growth.
• Drive network modernization initiatives including wireless transformation, segmentation, automation, cloud networking, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee planning, deployment, migration, and optimization of network infrastructure across global locations.
• Establish and maintain network engineering standards, documentation, change management, and best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and business teams to meet performance, availability, security, and compliance needs.
• Provide technical leadership and act as escalation point for complex incidents and remediation.
• Manage and optimize enterprise routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, VPN, internet edge, and cloud connectivity platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global network engineering team with staffing, performance, and skills development.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and partners and communicate recommendations and risks clearly.

Skills

Network architecture

People leadership

Cisco networking

Aruba networking

TCP/IP networking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Job description

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Job Posting Location: Remote, USA

Posting Start Date: 7/23/26

Req Id: 9298

Required Travel: 0 - 30%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Remote

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com .

Position Description

The Senior Manager, Network Architecture & Engineering provides leadership for the strategy, design, delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network environment. This role is accountable for secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network capabilities across campus, manufacturing, data center, cloud, wireless, and WAN environments. The position combines technical architecture ownership, operational accountability, vendor management, and direct leadership of network engineering resources to ensure network services align with business priorities and enterprise technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, architecture, and roadmap for enterprise networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and network security.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support business operations, manufacturing environments, and future growth.
• Drive network modernization initiatives, including wireless transformation, segmentation, automation, cloud networking, monitoring, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Oversee the planning, deployment, migration, and optimization of network infrastructure across global corporate and plant locations.
• Establish and maintain network engineering standards, documentation, change management processes, and operational best practices.
• Partner with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and business teams to ensure network performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as the escalation point for complex network incidents, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts.
• Manage and optimize enterprise routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, VPN, internet edge, and cloud connectivity platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a global network engineering team, including workforce planning, performance management, skills development, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with business stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners while communicating technical recommendations, risks, and strategic priorities to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Education & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations in complex, multi-site environments.
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing network engineering, infrastructure, or related technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating Cisco and Aruba network solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, QoS, OSPF, BGP, wireless networking, network security principles, and high-availability design.
• Proven ability to lead complex infrastructure initiatives from architecture through implementation and operational stabilization.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent practical expertise.
• Aruba certifications such as ACA, ACP, ACE, or equivalent practical expertise.
• Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking, manufacturing or plant network environments, network automation, zero-trust segmentation, and ITIL-aligned operations.
• Experience managing budgets, technology roadmaps, lifecycle planning, contracts, and service-provider performance.

Why Choose Modine?

Health & Well-being:

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
  • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits:

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

To view full benefits information:MyModine Benefits

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $129,600 - $181,800. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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