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Sr. Manager Of Cloud Network ServicesResponsibilities include leading the Cloud Network Engineering function in the design and deployment of network solutions in a multi-cloud environment, recruiting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities, providing leadership for employee relations, effectively communicating job expectations, coaching, training, counseling, and disciplining employees, and developing, coordinating, and enforcing Change Management policies. Motivate staff to accomplish important objectives and multiple demands and creates a sense of urgency in all tasks. Hold the Network Engineering team accountable for their deliverables and ensure that projects are delivered by agreed timelines. Provide Resource Management for Network Engineers in support of project demand across all the IT Portfolios – Digital, Ecommerce, Retail, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, InfoSec, Architecture, Infrastructure and Corporate Services. Participate and contribute to the management of Network Engineering budgets to ensure accountability and staying within approved budgets. Project planning and designing scalable network infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements for a reliable network (includes detailing current and future requirements, planning analysis, project design, cost, and personnel resource estimation for project implementation). Ensure network performance, capacity and availability meet enterprise objectives for timely service restoration and tuning. Participate in Level 3 escalation as part of Incident Resolution. Strong mentoring skills. Standing member of Network Domain Change Advisory Board responsible for reviewing and approving network related changes. Experience in a high-availability, fast-paced environment. Strong customer service focus and experience working with operations. Proven problem solving, organization and communication skills are essential.Albertsons-Safeway Company is one of the largest foods and drug retailers with 2,200+ stores. The Albertsons-Safeway family of brands includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal shoppers. Thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit and friendliness of our people, we have expanded across the U.S. The Information Technology Department has an opening for a Sr. Manager of Cloud Network Services responsible for the day-to-day technical oversight of the Network Engineering department, including staff management by providing guidance to ensure that the Network Engineering staff understand and execute all functions in accordance with Company policies and procedures. This role is responsible for all aspects of network systems including software and hardware as well as recommending, implementing, and maintaining network architectures (Cloud, LAN and WAN). This position is located in Pleasanton, California or Phoenix, Arizona.Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant degree, 5+ years leading teams responsible for delivering cloud networking solutions across multi-cloud environments, 5+ years of experience working with network and telecommunications technology and assets, 5-7 years of experience leading and managing teams consisting of highly skilled Network Engineers, experience with selection, design, implementation, and support of enterprise and multi-cloud network solutions, good organizational and time management skills, good interpersonal skills, experience with various SDN (Software-Defined Network) solutions, experience in designing/managing network security policies in multi-cloud networks against industry best practices, experience managing Container-based cloud environments (K8, PCF, AKS, OpenShift, etc..), good leadership attributes, and ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate technical proposals to management. Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, time management, written and oral communication skills.