Senior Manager IT-Network
| Company | Tyson Foods |
|---|---|
| Location | Springdale, AR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant and practical experience, preferably in IT management (Networking) or a related role, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Demonstrate expertise in managing, troubleshooting, installing, and upgrading network technology equipment.
- Possess a deep understanding of enterprise networks, including LAN, WLAN, WAN, Cloud, and load balancers.
Responsibilities
- Manage the operational budget for network technology, including annual budget preparation, periodic budget reviews, and contract submissions through Tyson’s workflow systems.
- Provide input into the annual capital budgeting process for network technology items and work through capital approval processes for items within the area of responsibility.
- Execute vendor management for budget planning and contract execution, ensuring alignment with Tyson’s financial and operational goals.
- Oversee asset and inventory management for all network-related inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and accountability.
- Hold the Managed Service Provider accountable for delivering against SLAs and KPIs in the network technology space.
- Address escalations from customers and leadership, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Plan and manage the lifecycle of network technologies, including capacity planning, upgrades, and replacements.
- Define and execute against a multi-year technology and project roadmap in the network space, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, guiding teams toward achieving goals while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, proactively addressing challenges and making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Proficient in IT project management methodologies and tools, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical staff and team members, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels.