Senior Manager, Network Engineering (LAN)

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Network Engineering (LAN) is responsible for leading large-scale enterprise network modernization initiatives across retail locations and distribution centers. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for LAN, wireless, and network access control environments while managing a growing team of network leaders and engineers. The Senior Manager partners closely with infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions that support long-term IT and business objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading large-scale LAN and wireless network modernization initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Fortinet networking solutions, including LAN, wireless, network access control (NAC), and device authentication.
• Demonstrated success delivering major hardware refresh programs across retail stores and data centers.
• Experience managing managers and leading leaders, with accountability for multi-layered teams.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong project delivery and portfolio management capabilities.
• Designs, executes, and reports on system and service testing to ensure network solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Monitors, diagnoses, and resolves complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Demonstrates a strong change mindset and effectively leads teams through periods of transformation.
• Understands business context, organizational structure, and operational needs to align network solutions with enterprise goals.
• Documents current-state and future-state processes, identifying gaps and required changes.
• Proficient in cloud-based infrastructure concepts, including virtual networks and hybrid connectivity.
• Maintains network security, integrity, compliance, and continuity across enterprise environments.
• Leads incident detection, analysis, and remediation related to network security events.
• Produces clear, effective reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Conducts gap analysis and supports build-vs-buy decisions for network capabilities.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a senior network management or infrastructure leadership role.
• Prior experience leading large enterprise LAN and wireless environments.
• Experience supporting retail, multi-site, or large distributed network environments preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting retail, multi-site, or large distributed network environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex network modernization programs, including enterprise LAN refresh initiatives across approximately 1,400 retail stores and multiple distribution centers.
• Direct delivery of major hardware refresh programs, including switching, wireless access points, SD-LAN, and full data center network upgrades.
• Own network modernization strategy utilizing Fortinet technologies, including LAN, wireless networking, network access control (NAC), and device authentication.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives, ensuring consistent, on-time delivery while maintaining operational stability.
• Lead and develop a growing organization of network professionals, including managing 2–3 network managers and an overall team of 10–20+ engineers.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, coaching, and professional development using the organization’s formal development framework.
• Communicate and execute the network engineering strategy in alignment with enterprise mission, vision, and values, motivating teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Partner with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement “as-is” and “to-be” network architectures.
• Document current-state and future-state network processes, identifying required changes to support modernization and growth.
• Lead network security initiatives, including access control, authentication, and detection and remediation of network-related security incidents.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex network issues across LAN, wireless, and data center environments.
• Develop and manage budget plans for network initiatives, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
• Build business cases to justify network investments, quantify current costs, and demonstrate ROI.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, addressing non-compliance issues as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing existing network operations and implementing innovative processes and technologies.
• Stay informed of emerging networking technologies and assess their applicability and value to the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees