Manager Data Center and Network Fabrics

Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as a tech startup within a Fortune 100 company, we are leading a digital disruption that will redefine how people experience insurance.
This role has a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite) for candidates based in Portsmouth, NH, Boston, MA, Plano, TX and Indianapolis, IN.
Job description:
The Global Network Communications team within Global Digital Services ( GDS) organization is looking to hire a dynamic Manager Data Center & Network Fabrics candidate. This person will be responsible for hiring, managing, and deploying resources across team(s) to enable optimal alignment of staff to business priorities. Coaches and evaluates performance and quality of work delivered by team members. Creates motivating work environment for team(s) and ensures team is constantly learning and delivering quality code. Understands tools, architecture, security and scalability needs for assigned team(s); provides technical engineering guidance especially with less experienced team members. Manages total cost of ownership, advocates for the removal of technical debt, assists and supports team effectiveness. Champions and effectively utilizes agile methodology and practices.
About the job:

• Ensures network fabrics are enhanced and maintained to meet business functional needs. In partnership with Product Owner, identifies key performance indicators to measure success of work product.
• Understands modern Data Center Network technologies and has a deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking leveraging Cisco networking solutions.
• Understand network open-source solutions such as SONiC, Cumulus, VyOS and others.
• Understands the network fabric domain and product vision; in partnership with other team members (Scrum Master, Architect, Product Owner, etc.) aligns work of the team toward the shared goals for the product.
• Monitors team effectiveness and addresses issues affecting team productivity.
• Supports team members in addressing or escalating issues to make the overall team more efficient.
• Removes roadblocks and obstacles; manages interdependencies when needed.
• Initiates and fosters collaborative partnerships with current and potential clients, technology and business managers, vendors and technology executives; develops relationships that support increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manages the quality of work delivered by team members and deals effectively with performance issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and delivers performance reviews and drives professional development, including rotations and special assignments.
• Facilitates or provides mentoring experiences. Provides relevant technical coaching and support to team members.
• Hires talent and actively engages in recruiting processes.
• Coordinates with vendors to ensure talent management, on-boarding and transition are performed in a consistent manner.
• Participates in the development of business and/or technology vision, strategies, critical success factors and operating plans for application, unit or platform.
• May establish financial plan for the application, portfolio or overall unit and manages to plan.
• May lead efforts to evaluate, select and implement new technologies to enhance applications or platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor`s or Master`s Degree in technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a practice relevant domain including delivering software driven Infrastructure solutions.
• Minimum 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in Software driven Data Center environments.
• Experience on SONiC network operating system and FRR stack is preferred.
• Strong Background in modern Data Center networking, including pioneering AI techniques for Network Telemetry and Automation.
  Able to manage complex technology development concepts, capabilities and maturity.
• Requires excellent analytical ability, consultative communication, presentation and management skills, strong judgment and ability to effectively liaise with cross functional stakeholders and optimize teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate collaboratively and build consensus. In-depth knowledge of technology standards and guidelines; knowledge of management concepts, practices and techniques; thorough knowledge of business functions and operations, objectives and strategies.

About Us
As a purpose-driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
We are proud to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel a sense of community, belonging and can do their best work. Our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer a centralized, open space to bring employees and allies together to connect, learn and engage.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

USD $134000.00 - $254000.00