Job Title: IT Network Manager

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

***This is a hybrid position open to New Orleans, LA, West Monroe,LA, Jackson, MS, Little Rock, AR, and The Woodlands, TX. Relocation assistance and Sponsorship is not provided.***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the data network environment supporting Data Centers, remote site locations, wide area network connectivity, Internet, and cloud connectivity for Entergy.   The role manages a staff of network engineers that design network solutions, execute network and other IT projects, as well as supporting the daily operational functions including incident response, BAU changes and vulnerability remediation.  The Mgr., IT Network works closely with peer IT, IS and business functional areas.

 JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership of delivering business outcomes
• Build and manage a high a performing team.
• Effectively communicate complex ideas/concepts to business leaders at all levels and functions to drive business outcomes and value delivery.
• Understand the business requirements and incorporate into all data network designs.
• Accountable to meet or exceed expected business outcomes with Customer Centricity as the driving principle.
• Develop and maintain a network environment that delivers reliable, predictable, secure, and cost-effective services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Provide strong leadership across the data network and IT organization.
• Develop and grow staff members with technical and business acumen.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant technical experience (equivalent work experience)
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Advanced Network certifications are a plus

  Minimum Experience:

• 7+ years relevant data network experience, with design, automation, and management of large, complex data network environments
• 3+ years’ experience in managing a technical team responsible for design, automation, and management of large, complex data network environments.
• Experience in vendor relationships and contract management
• Familiarity with business operations, financial planning, regulatory, and best in class technology landscape
• Specific and direct experience with network technologies
• Experience with developing relationships with business partners/customers
• Experience in delivering large complex technical projects/programs
• Experience in development of technology road maps and associated multi-year budgets

 Minimum Skills and Knowledge:

• Technical Leadership
• Strong understanding of network technologies and their application
• Understanding of Cloud Technologies and offerings
• Strong knowledge of network operations support.
• Professional Leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with business leadership and resources in a multi-location, cross-functional, network/matrix environment
• Ability to leverage continuous improvement practices to provide sustainable value to internal/external customers
• Establish positive and influential relationships   
• The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate, and lead the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance
• Proven ability to execute for results and lead cross-functional, diverse teams

• Personal Style/s 
• Strong leadership skills and ability to provide clear direction   
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Has a high degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisions
• Ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• Ability to evaluate multiple options and make the best decision
• Ability to work well in teams and encourage teamwork
• Strong situational leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment

Core Responsibilities

• Ownership of delivering business outcomes
• Build and manage a high a performing team
• Effectively communicate complex ideas/concepts to business leaders at all levels and functions to drive business outcomes and value delivery
• Understand the business requirements and incorporate into all data network designs
• Accountable to meet or exceed expected business outcomes with Customer Centricity as the driving principle
• Develop and maintain a network environment that delivers reliable, predictable, secure, and cost-effective services.
• Provide strong leadership across the data network and IT organization
• Develop and grow staff members with technical and business acumen

Additional Comments and/or Role Requirements 

• Must be able to build and maintain positive and productive relationships across the enterprise
• Stays informed about industry and technology best practices, bringing new ideas to Entergy 
• Must be familiar with new technologies, trends, and business incentives 
• Demonstrate the leadership practices: Clear Direction, Role Clarity, Open and Trusting, Accountability and Motivation, Career Development, Engaged Leadership 

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Louisiana : West Monroe || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121728
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test.  The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions.  Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.