Network Engineering Manager

About the role

The Network Engineering Manager leads a team of network engineers within Dematic's Lifecycle Services and Solutions – Modernizations & Upgrades organization. Key responsibilities include managing workload, tracking progress, prioritizing tasks, coaching team members, and overseeing network designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workload of Controls Network Engineers supporting the LSS MU team.
• Monitor team utilization and balance assignments to ensure efficiency and alignment with project demands.
• Track backlog and delivery progress, providing regular updates on team performance.
• Prioritize work in alignment with Engineering and Project Management leadership.
• Perform administrative tasks, including time and travel approvals, as applicable.
• Coach and mentor team members to maintain current knowledge of industry technologies.
• Promote professional development through training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and on-time delivery targets.
• Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to address potential issues.
• Provide oversight for the development of network specifications and configurations supporting SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems.
• Guide OT network architecture and support project team’s designs.
• Conduct technical reviews of network designs and drawings to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee design and documentation of network segmentation strategies.
• Support definition and implementation of cybersecurity design principles.
• Cook and document network configurations, including: Physical interfaces and communication protocols, IP addressing and VLAN structure, Firewall rule definition and documentation.
• Support design and implementation of Operational Technology (OT) networks.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for network devices and infrastructure.
• Assist in developing network designs for new projects through analysis of RFQs and design specifications.
• Recruit, onboard, and effectively integrate new team members.
• Drive continuous talent development and performance management through the annual OCTR (Organization Capability and Talent Review) and goal-setting processes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, skills gap assessment, and targeted training while empowering team members to succeed.
• Foster a culture of integrity, open communication, and collaboration within the team.
• Promote and uphold a Safety-First culture while ensuring compliance with all company policies and standards.
• Maintain regular and effective communication through one-on-one meetings, real-time coaching, project team discussions, peer meetings, and employee feedback channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead effectively across remote, office, and customer site environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work additional hours as needed to support project demands.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, global opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we offer here: Learn More Here.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $121,600.00 - $182,400.00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.