Network Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Network Manager to lead technical operations and team performance in Jacksonville, Florida. This role blends hands-on engineering oversight with people leadership, cross-functional coordination, and customer-facing communication to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong design knowledge, management experience, and the ability to improve processes across engineering, manufacturing, and support functions.

Responsibilities:
Direct engineering and technical activities from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are achieved.
Plan team capacity, assess resource needs, and adjust assignments to support shifting project demands and priorities.
Lead employee performance management by contributing to hiring decisions, conducting evaluations, and addressing development or performance issues when needed.
Partner with program leadership to establish project timelines, cost targets, and measurable execution plans.
Introduce and refine operational processes that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and overall productivity across the department.
Support enhancements to product data workflows, configuration control practices, and formal change review activities.
Collaborate with quality, procurement, manufacturing, and proposal teams to align technical work with broader business and production goals.
Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and serve as a point of contact for customer communication when required.
Verify that designs satisfy technical requirements, applicable standards, and performance expectations for reliability and safety.
Mentor technicians and mechanics while working closely with production teams on tooling, fabrication methods, assembly improvements, and equipment selection.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a strong background in technical leadership and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated success leading teams with varied skill sets and communicating effectively with employees, leadership, and customers.
Proficiency with Cisco routers, Cisco networking, network design, Active Directory, and network architecture.
Working knowledge of engineering development methods, technical documentation standards, and configuration-controlled environments.
Experience with design and manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly is strongly valued.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Ability to travel as needed and eligibility to obtain security clearance when required.
Additional experience with military systems, aviation structures or hydraulics, 3D scanning, or 3D printing is a plus.

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