100642BR
Job Title:
Manager Network & Voice Engineering - Erlanger, KY
Department/Function:
Information Technology
Job Description:
Manager Network & Voice Engineering - Erlanger, KY
Job Summary
The Network and Voice Engineering Manager leads the design and strategy for global network, voice, and mobility infrastructure. This role manages an engineering team focused on automation, security, and innovation across technologies like LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, cloud, and voice. The manager delivers secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with business goals and emerging trends. Collaboration with operations, cybersecurity, business units, and vendors is essential. The position supports a hybrid workforce and drives digital transformation across the enterprise.
Job Responsibilities
Set Global Architecture Standards - Define and govern standards for network, voice, and mobility to ensure security, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise principles.
Drive Automation & Orchestration - Lead Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), API, and SDN-based strategies to automate deployment and configuration across platforms.
Lead Capacity & Performance Planning - Analyze trends and forecast demand to design scalable infrastructure for voice, network, and mobility.
Oversee Technology Evaluation & Certification - Manage design, testing, and validation of new technologies to ensure performance, compatibility, and compliance.
Technology Standards & Architectures - Establish and enforce enterprise-wide standards for network & voice infrastructure, routing, IP addressing, network automation, and security to deliver consistent, scalable, efficient, and secure infrastructure that optimizes operations and aligns with business goals.
Develop Vendor & Financial Strategies - Optimize contracts, spending, licensing, and ROI in collaboration with sourcing and finance teams.
Advance Innovation & Emerging Technologies - Promote adoption of new technologies like Wi-Fi 7, 5G, SD-WAN, and AI-driven observability tools.
Ensure Security & Compliance by Design - Integrate zero-trust, encryption, segmentation, and access control into all network and voice architectures.
Lead Project Design & Engineering Governance - Provide technical leadership for global deployments and enforce policies on IP, QoS, security, segmentation, and lifecycle.
Enable Observability & Operational Handover - Build in telemetry and monitoring, and ensure smooth transition to support teams with documentation and training.
Collaborate with Stakeholders - Translate business requirements into scalable solutions and serve as a key escalation point for complex architecture issues.
Job Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of management experience supporting large-scale, global enterprises. Experience should include working within complex, distributed operational environments with a focus on infrastructure and technology enablement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, lead and influence to gain alignment, drive technical standardization and simplification, and drive business value improvements.
Team Leadership & Development - Build and lead a skilled, engaged engineering team with clear role-based job descriptions aligned to core service domains.
Role Clarity & Accountability - Define and communicate roles and responsibilities to reduce ambiguity and ensure ownership across engineering functions.
Coaching & Performance Management - Establish a culture of regular feedback, goal setting, and performance evaluations that drive growth and recognize excellence.
Growth Mindset & Innovation - Promote continuous learning, cross-domain collaboration, and adaptability in a fast-changing technology environment.
Training & Career Development - Identify skill gaps, coordinate formal technical training, and support leadership development for high-potential staff.
Resource & Succession Planning - Oversee global coverage, workload balance, and future talent needs through structured resource planning and succession strategies.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding - Partner with HR to define hiring strategies, lead interviews, and implement onboarding practices that build a future-ready team.
Leadership Excellence & Alignment - Ensure consistency among senior engineers and technical leads by setting performance expectations and facilitating leadership development forums.
Company Details
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural processing. Headquartered in Chicago, ADM operates more than 750 facilities and 60+ innovation centers worldwide. The company transforms crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat into food, beverage, industrial, and energy products used in over 170 countries. ADM plays a critical role in the global food supply chain, with deep expertise in transportation, logistics, and risk management. It is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, food security, and responsible sourcing practices. With over 40,000 employees, ADM is dedicated to unlocking the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:100642BR
Req/Job ID:
100642BR
City:
Erlanger
State:
KY - Kentucky
Ref ID:
LI-SU1
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About ADM**
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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$105,300.00 - $189,100.00
