Senior Manager, Network Development

Are you passionate about building network infrastructure from the ground up for advanced manufacturing operations at unprecedented scale? Do you thrive in environments where the problem, opportunity, and strategy are not yet fully defined and you get to shape all three? We're looking for a senior leader who can design, build, and operate the network backbone for greenfield development centers and high-volume manufacturing campuses that will define the future of industrial automation.

As a Senior Manager in Network Development within the organization, you will operate at a senior leadership level where you manage other managers and lead strategically important initiatives. This is a greenfield leadership role and you will be responsible for standing up the network infrastructure, building the team, defining the strategy, and delivering on tight timelines.

Your role centers on managing ambiguity, building scalable team structures, and driving long-term organizational goals. You will own the end-to-end network strategy across the ISA-95/Purdue Model architecture, from shop floor industrial networks (OPC UA, MQTT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP) through supervisory control layers (SCADA, HMI) to enterprise connectivity (ERP, PLM, MES integration). You will design networks that bridge OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) domains while maintaining rigorous security segmentation and compliance.

Key job responsibilities

• Be hands-on. Until the team is fully built, you will personally design, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
• Define the network architecture strategy where requirements are evolving alongside concurrent product, process, equipment, and facility development.
• Design the right team structure, mechanisms, and hiring plan to build the network development organization from scratch — recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent across multiple locations.
• Own end-to-end OT/IT network convergence across the ISA-95/Purdue Model — from shop floor industrial networks (OPC UA, MQTT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP) through supervisory control to enterprise connectivity (MES, ERP, PLM).
• Architect networks that scale across manufacturing phases — from prototype operations through pilot production to high-volume manufacturing — ensuring capacity stays ahead of demand at each phase.
• Drive network security and compliance for manufacturing environments including OT/IT segmentation, industrial cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443), and secure remote access for equipment vendors.
• Establish operational excellence mechanisms closed-loop processes to identify at-risk projects, audit customer experience and quality, drive cost efficiencies, and remove bottlenecks across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in Linux and Networking protocols, or experience in managing firewalls and experience in web security
• 12+ years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or network operations, with progressive leadership responsibility
• 5+ years of experience managing managers and building network engineering organizations
• 10+ years of experience with IP networking fundamentals and extensive application of IP protocols, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and network analysis/troubleshooting
• 8+ years working with major network operating systems such as Cisco IOS, Junos, Arista EOS, or similar platforms
• 5+ years of experience with industrial/manufacturing network environments, including OT/IT convergence and industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, or Profinet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• Experience in Linux and Networking protocols, or experience with automation and any version control tools and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience in Industrial networking and communications
• Experience with large scale infrastructure
• Knowledge of current industry standards
• Experience with Oracle ERP software and manufacturing execution systems
• Experience scaling an organization through rapid growth or expansion
• Experience with fast-track project design/build or with multiple significant project upgrades
• Experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP), or experience in software development and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience with ISA-95/Purdue Model architecture and OT/IT network convergence at scale
• Expert-level certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE, CCNP) a plus
• Experience with industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC) and their network requirements

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually