Network Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Network Engineering Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to design, operate, and improve critical network infrastructure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your leadership experience and technical expertise.

What Does a Network Engineering Manager Do?

Network Engineering Managers lead teams responsible for the availability, performance, and security of an organization’s network. They may oversee network architecture, routing and switching, wireless connectivity, data centers, cloud networking, and wide area networks. Common responsibilities include setting technical standards, managing projects and vendors, planning capacity, troubleshooting complex issues, and coordinating with security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a background in network engineering alongside experience managing people, budgets, and technical projects. Relevant expertise may include enterprise networking, network security, cloud platforms, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE, and cloud networking credentials, may be useful depending on the role. Strong communication, prioritization, and decision-making skills help managers align network strategy with business needs.

Network Engineering Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by location, industry, organization size, and the scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include competitive base pay, bonuses, and benefits. On Ladders, you can focus your search on vetted Network Engineering Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and compare opportunities across industries and employers.

Find Network Engineering Manager Jobs

Search current openings to discover opportunities that fit your experience, preferred work arrangement, and career goals. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that align with your background.

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$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead the charge in optimizing Radio Access Network deployments. This role combines RF engineering expertise with project management to ensure successful execution from planning to carrier acce...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $198K *

Grow your career by leading a high-performing Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring the stability and performance of digital platforms. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive automation, r...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Elevate accounting operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing financial processes, and developing scalable systems to support organizational growth and accuracy in reporting and compliance...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $120K *

Explore your potential by designing and optimizing electrical systems for solar and BESS projects. Deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance custo...

Goodhue, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $270K *

Shape the future of mapping technology by leading the design and deployment of advanced ML models. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration and high-performan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving market development in quantum technology. Engage with strategic accounts and forge strong relationships while identifying new business opportunities and expanding exis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Build high-performing software teams that drive critical project success while managing technical architecture and mentorship. Collaborate with leadership to align solutions with business needs and en...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $238K *

Join a team that's redefining security by leveraging AI to enhance application safety. You'll assess vulnerabilities, develop innovative security solutions, and shape the AI security strategy across t...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by integrating AI-driven solutions, conducting assessments, and shaping the AI security strategy across the organization. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative design solutions for power utility projects across North America, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement w...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable Workforce Management processes and tools, enhancing operational efficiency and planning accuracy across global Customer Excellence teams...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $157K *

Tackle advanced network optimization initiatives and lead data-driven strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency for multiple product categories, driving cost reduction and service improvement thro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead the deployment of AI-driven ERP solutions, enhancing SAP S/4HANA capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure automation across critic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$116K - $155K *

Transform the future of networking by leading hands-on system integration; design, implement, and optimize solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiencies and deliver top-tier operational...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead product marketing initiatives by crafting compelling messaging and strategies that drive customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and measure performan...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$129K - $232K *

Empower a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services, driving innovation and reliability in cloud applications. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead Agile initiatives to ensure t...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the journey for enterprise clients by crafting compelling narratives, executing product launches, and enabling sales strategies. Collaborate closely on messaging and competitive analysis to d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Drive excellence in design management for OFCI electrical systems in a hyperscale data center. Lead teams, enforce standards, and ensure seamless integration of owner-furnished equipment while managin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K *

Lead training and performance initiatives for franchisees, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and enhance learning outcomes across Canad...

Burlington, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $252K *

Champion engineering innovation by leading a technical team to bridge gaps and drive strategic initiatives for product development and infrastructure, ensuring rapid transition of advanced technologie...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Network Engineering Manager leads network engineering teams and oversees the design, operation, security, and performance of network infrastructure. Responsibilities can include architecture, project delivery, capacity planning, vendor management, and incident response.

  • What qualifications are common for Network Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for substantial network engineering experience, leadership ability, and familiarity with enterprise infrastructure, security, cloud networking, and automation. Requirements vary, and some employers value certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE.

  • How much do Network Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and the size and complexity of the network environment. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Network Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Network Engineering Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its compensation range, qualifications, and work arrangement.

  • What career paths can lead to Network Engineering Manager roles?question toggle

    Professionals often advance from network engineer, senior network engineer, or network architect roles after developing technical depth and experience leading projects or teams. Career paths differ by employer and may include infrastructure or IT operations leadership.