Network Services Manager

About the Opportunity Driscoll’s rapidly growing global operations are supported by an outstanding network. As the organization continues to expand, our network becomes more important than ever. We are looking for a global manager to lead the design, build, maintenance, and support activities of our networking team. Responsibilities Lead and inspire a global team responsible for the design, architecture, deployment, operations, and continuous improvement of Driscoll’s enterprise network infrastructure. Define and execute the network services strategy, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable connectivity that supports business growth and operational excellence worldwide. Partner closely with Infrastructure, Applications, Security, and Service Desk teams to drive architecture decisions and deliver integrated technology solutions aligned with business priorities. Champion operational excellence by implementing best practices in network monitoring, automation, performance management, resiliency, and disaster recovery. Ensure the availability, stability, and performance of global network services through proactive monitoring, incident management, and continuous service improvement. Drive capacity planning, service performance measurement, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure network services evolve in line with business demand. Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of emerging technologies, helping shape the future of network services across the organization. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team while mentoring and developing engineers, administrators, and technical specialists. Partner with Information Security teams to ensure network services align with security standards, policies, and industry best practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strategic alignment with business objectives. Sponsor and lead infrastructure projects and transformation initiatives, providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and executive-level decision support. Identify opportunities to improve employee, customer, and grower experiences through enhanced network capabilities, operational efficiencies, and technology innovation. Develop and implement modern processes, tools, and technologies that strengthen service reliability, scalability, and overall business value. Candidate Profile Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and significant experience as a Network Engineer or Network Manager (5–8+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree. Professional Experience 8–10 years of experience in infrastructure technology, with a strong focus on networking. 5+ years of experience in a senior network design, engineering, or architecture role. 5+ years of people management experience leading technology teams, including multiple direct reports across global locations. Experience working within a multinational organization and supporting global operations. Leadership & Management Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams. Demonstrated success managing large-scale infrastructure initiatives and operational services. Strong track record of delivering projects and services on time and within budget. Minimum of 6 years of people management experience. Technical Expertise Expert knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, architecture, and operations. Expert-level experience leading infrastructure technology teams. Advanced understanding of IT operations within global or multinational environments. Advanced knowledge of information security principles, practices, and compliance requirements. Preferred Skills Strong technical background in network engineering and infrastructure services. Experience balancing operational excellence with strategic technology planning. Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and business functions. Languages Additional language skills are a plus, including: Spanish French Arabic Chinese Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™. Please click here to get to the job listings page.