Manager - IT, Global Network

Rehlko•Milwaukee, WI

17h•$129,150 - $165,000

About The Position

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