Network Engineering Manager

Clayton Homes•Maryville, TN

10h

About The Position

The Manager, Network Engineering leads the day-to-day operations and delivery of network engineering services for Clayton’s enterprise network. The role leads network engineers, coordinates team priorities, and partners with network architecture and technology leadership to implement reliable, scalable, and secure network solutions aligned with technology standards and business objectives. The manager translates network strategy into actionable team plans, oversees project delivery, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining operational excellence. The role builds partnerships across Enterprise Technology Operations, Security, and other Technology teams to deliver integrated solutions that support Clayton’s growth and resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role within a large, complex enterprise environment.
Proven success leading distributed network teams across multiple domains, such as LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, SD-WAN, and cloud networking.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, including coordinating priorities with leadership and peers.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
Deep technical understanding of enterprise networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, unified communications, and network performance monitoring.
Experience developing and enforcing network policies, procedures, and standards aligned with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Ability to balance project delivery, team development, and immediate operational needs in dynamic environments.
Advanced knowledge of core routing and switching; wireless infrastructure; SD-WAN and cloud networking; network security; voice and unified communications; and network monitoring and observability.
Understanding of automation and Infrastructure-as-Code for network configuration and provisioning.
Working knowledge of cloud networking architecture and hybrid connectivity.
Ability to translate business objectives and network architecture direction into scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions and implementation plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decisions.
Ability to assess risk, prioritize work, and plan capacity for enterprise-scale environments.
Ability to build trusted partnerships across Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, and Application teams.
Understanding of the relationship between network performance, user experience, and business outcomes.
Pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset focused on measurable business value.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach network engineers; set clear expectations and foster professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
Manage daily network operations, maintenance, and issue resolution to support availability, performance, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Partner with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions.
Coordinate project intake and prioritization with the Portfolio team and technology leadership; assign resources and manage delivery across network initiatives.
Track budget expenditures, team capacity, metrics, and reporting for network initiatives.
Implement automation, standardization, and process improvements to increase efficiency, service consistency, and reliability.
Communicate operational performance, project progress, risks, and resource needs to leadership and stakeholders.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; recommend practical improvements and support Clayton’s network modernization roadmap.
Translate enterprise network strategy into team objectives and delivery plans in partnership with technology leadership and network architecture.
Develop and enforce network policies, procedures, and standards aligned with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and technology contracts.