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Senior Manager, Network Engineering Position Summary The Senior Manager of Network Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Clayton’s enterprise network. This role provides leadership and oversight to the Network Manager, Home Building Group Network Team Lead, and Network Architect, ensuring a cohesive, scalable, and forward-looking approach to network design, performance, and security. The ideal candidate is a strategic, execution-oriented leader with deep operational expertise in network engineering. They will drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence, ensuring that Clayton’s network infrastructure enables the business’s growth and resilience. Success in this role depends on fostering strong partnerships across Enterprise Technology Operations, Security, and other Technology teams to deliver integrated, reliable, and secure solutions. Primary Responsibilities Team Development: Provide mentorship and coaching to network leaders and engineers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance. Operational Excellence: Oversee network operations to ensure high availability, performance, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver end-to-end technology solutions. Team Capacity Management: Working with our Portfolio team, Manage project intake, prioritization, and execution across network initiatives, including budget management, resource planning, metrics, and reporting. Continuous Improvement: Champion automation, standardization, and process optimization to increase network efficiency and reliability. Influence & Communication: Present strategies, roadmaps, and key initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders; build alignment across teams through clear, persuasive communication. Innovation & Foresight: Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to guide Clayton’s network modernization and transformation roadmap. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise network strategy aligned with Clayton’s technology and business goals. Qualifications 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 (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VoIP, SD-WAN, Cloud Networking, etc.). Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives without direct authority. Strong organizational navigation skills; adept at influencing senior leaders and peers. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the 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 in alignment with cybersecurity and compliance requirements. High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information. Comfortable operating in dynamic environments, balancing long-term strategy with immediate operational needs. Skills & Competencies Leadership & Management Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, distributed technical teams. Skilled at balancing strategic planning with tactical execution. Strong mentoring and coaching mindset; invests in people growth and capability building. Experienced in managing through ambiguity and influencing without direct authority. Technical Expertise Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking:Core Routing & Switching (Cisco, Aruba, etc.)Wireless Infrastructure (Aruba, Meraki, or equivalent)SD-WAN / Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS integrations, Prisma SD-WAN, or equivalent)Network Security (Firewalls, VPN, NAC, segmentation, Zero Trust)Voice & Unified Communications (Cisco UC, Teams Voice, etc.)Network Monitoring & Observability (SolarWinds, Datadog, Splunk, or similar) Understanding of automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Python, Terraform, etc.) for network configuration and provisioning. Working knowledge of cloud networking architecture and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN/Transit gateways). Strategic & Analytical Thinking Ability to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and resilient network strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decisions. Skilled at risk assessment, prioritization, and capacity planning for enterprise-scale environments. Communication & Collaboration Exceptional communicator who can simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences. Comfortable presenting to leadership and influencing strategic direction. Builds trusted partnerships across Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, and Application teams. Business Acumen Understands the relationship between network performance, user experience, and business outcomes. Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and technology contracts. Pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset focused on measurable business value. Why Clayton Homes: • One of America’s largest home builders and leader in housing • Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women • Quarterly profit share bonus program • Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal development programs and much more! Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00023 Technology Our passion is simple, and it's been our focus since 1956. We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Today we build, sell, finance and insure our homes from coast to coast. Clayton is organized into six businesses that offer opportunities across multiple industries. Our success is in our team members - join our team and see how you can make us stronger. Corporate team members help support each business under the Clayton umbrella. This includes everything from our wellness team, internal audit, accounting/finance, digital marketing, legal, facilities and much more! We believe our strength is our people and we attract those who make us better. Our team members are encouraged to try new things, have a strong work-life balance and continue to grow their skill sets. We are in the middle of a digital transformation, and at Clayton Technology, our team members get that. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. With over 350 information technology team members, we help drive and support every business unit at Clayton by providing innovative technology solutions. Clayton Tech provides services to the entire company, including everything from strategy and planning to software development and IT operations. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, currently building more than 45,000 homes per year. We are committed to providing quality, beautiful homes to families across America, and it’s all possible with the knowledge and expertise of our hardworking team members. More than 1,900 team members support Clayton Retail, with over 350 retail centers across the United States. Our home consultants help customers choose from hundreds of floor plans and customize a new home to meet their needs. Clayton Retail, alongside our eight other retail brands, sells more than 17,000 homes annually, as we help people achieve the American dream of homeownership. Clayton Connect, part of Clayton Home Building Group, is responsible for safely transporting our homes and making sure they arrive free of damage. More than 200 team members cover an average of 6,000 miles a day, knowing they are doing more than delivering a home - they are delivering a family’s dream.
