Director, IT - Network and Telecom

Role Summary

The Director of Network &Telecom provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise networking and unified communications services, including core network infrastructure, Cisco-based platforms, and the Genesys cloud-based contact center solution. This role is accountable for service stability, availability, security, and the evolution of network and communications capabilities into a mature, service-driven organization aligned with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and develop engineering teams responsible for enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, and connectivity) and Unified Communications services including Call-Center Saas solutions

* Drive stabilization efforts to improve network reliability, performance, and resiliency, with a strong focus on customer-facing and mission-critical communications services.

* Establish standardized operating models, service catalogs, SLAs, and governance for network and unified communications services.

* Own vendor management and strategic relationships with carriers, network providers, ensuring service quality, contract alignment, and cost optimization.

* Partner with Security, Architecture, Applications, and Business stakeholders to align network and communications capabilities with enterprise and customer experience requirements.

* Define and track KPIs, operational metrics, and executive-level reporting for availability, performance, and customer impact.

* Lead modernization initiatives, including network automation, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and contact center and telephony platform optimization.

Skills &

Competencies:

* Strong strategic and analytical thinking with proven leadership in complex IT environments

* Expertise in technology management, governance, and portfolio planning

* Excellent executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills

* Ability to lead organizational change and drive transformation initiatives

* Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and resource plans

The ability to work outside normal hours, when needed, is expected, and an on-call schedule is required in this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Leads multiple IT teams or disciplines, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution

* Develops long-term plans for technology capabilities, staffing, and budget management

* Establishes governance frameworks, standards, and metrics for performance and risk management

* Promotes innovation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve efficiency and scalability

* Builds and maintains a high-performing team culture focused on accountability and results

* Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred

* Preferred Education:

College Degree with Certifications and Experience

* Required Experience:

8-12 years of progressive IT experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role

* Computer

Skills Required:

Some workstation and server support experience. Substantial network administration experience.

Physical Demands:

* The Employee is required to read, review, prepare and analyze written data and figures, using a PC or similar, and should possess visual acuity.

* The Employee may be required to occasionally climb, push, stand, walk, reach, grasp, kneel, stoop, and/or perform repetitive motions.

* The Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and; therefore, job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found within general office or administrative work.

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