Senior Manager of IT Network Technology

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your future role at Vantive

At Vantive, our mission is extending lives and expanding possibilities—and that starts with building a world-class digital backbone. We are looking for a Senior Manager of IT Network Technology, a visionary leader with hands-on expertise to drive transformation across our global network ecosystem.

In this role, you'll set the strategic and technical direction for Network Infrastructure Applications, Network Automation, and Architecture, ensuring seamless integration across WAN, Campus Networking, Voice, and Contact Center domains. Reporting directly to the Director of Global IT Network Services, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the technologies that power life-changing innovations.

This position offers flexibility to work on a hybrid or fully remote basis, giving you the freedom to deliver impact from wherever you thrive best.

Why Join Us?

• Impact That Matters: Your work will support Vantive's mission to improve lives worldwide.
• Innovation First: Champion automation and modern practices like NetDevOps to streamline operations.
• Leadership & Growth: Collaborate with top talent and guide strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies.
• Work Your Way: Enjoy hybrid or remote work options for better balance and productivity.

What You'll Do

• Network Infrastructure Applications:
• Own and evolve the ecosystem of network-related applications (e.g., Nautobot, IPAM, monitoring, configuration management).
• Ensure integration with enterprise IT platforms and security standards.
• Define application roadmaps and lifecycle strategies in partnership with stakeholders.
• Network Automation Leadership:
• Drive adoption of NetDevOps practices and automation frameworks for provisioning, configuration, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery.
• Network Architecture Oversight:
• Serve as the global network architect for WAN, LAN, Wireless, Voice, and Contact Center technologies.
• Define architecture standards and evaluate emerging technologies to align with Vantive's transformation goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced certifications (CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Proven experience in enterprise networking, architecture, and automation leadership.
• Expertise in SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-integrated networking.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Ansible, Python, Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Familiarity with platforms like Nautobot, NetBox, Infoblox, and monitoring stacks.
• Proven experience working in a global team
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile/Scrum or Project Management certifications are a plus.

What Makes You Stand Out

• You thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace change.
• You're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
• You can translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.

Ready to help us extend lives and expand possibilities? Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through technology

Reasonable Accommodation

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