Manager - IT, Global Network

Rehlko•Kohler, WI

About The Position

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: Competitive compensation and benefits Work-life flexibility Recognition and rewards Development and career opportunities A safe and inclusive workplace The Global IT Network Manager is responsible for the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network environment, including on‑premises, cloud, wireless, and telephony services, across a global footprint of manufacturing, office, and data center locations. This role defines global standards and policies, ensures operational consistency and resilience, and provides leadership across internal teams and service providers to support business‑critical operations.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, or management
Demonstrated experience defining and enforcing global technology standards
Strong knowledge of: Enterprise and cloud networking Wireless and voice network services High availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery concepts Network security and Zero Trust principles

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing or mission‑critical environments preferred

Responsibilities

Define and enforce enterprise‑wide network, cloud connectivity, wireless, and voice standards
Own reference architectures, design principles, and guardrails to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable connectivity
Act as the global authority for network architecture decisions and exceptions
Govern hybrid and cloud network connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable integration with on‑premises environments
Own enterprise wireless standards supporting mobility, operations, and production environments
Own telephony and voice network standards, including traffic prioritization, resiliency, and service continuity
Ensure accurate and audit‑ready system and service records for all network‑related assets and services
Maintain a global repository of connectivity services, circuits, and dependencies
Embed documentation and data accuracy into change, incident, and lifecycle processes
Provide leadership for major incidents, ensuring rapid coordination and resolution
Drive root cause analysis and elimination of recurring issues
Use operational insights to continuously improve standards, designs, and service quality
Serve as the technical authority for network‑related vendors and managed service providers
Ensure services are delivered in alignment with enterprise standards and expectations
Partner with sourcing and vendor management teams to drive accountability and performance
Communicate risks, standards, and priorities clearly to IT leadership and business stakeholders
Provide executive‑level visibility into network resilience, stability, and improvement initiatives