Solutions Engineering Practice Manager - Network & Automation

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we'll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let's build the future.

Job Summary:

Lead a team of Solution Consultants responsible for developing next-generation network solutions supporting critical infrastructure enabling Grid Modernization, Renewable Energy and Mass Transportation. You'll architect the future of IT/OT convergence while building teams and solving complex industrial networking challenges.

Successful Candidates bring:

• Technical Leadership: Define best practices in network design, leveraging tooling and validated architectures to produce network solutions at scale
• People Development: Develop talent required to build secure, scalable next-generation networks
• Innovation Focus: Drive adoption of emerging technologies like Physical AI and Edge Computing
• Customer Partnership: Collaborate directly with key internal stakeholders, as well as external stakeholders within utilities, transit authorities, Consulting Engineers and EPC's

The successful candidate relies heavily on strong Leadership and Talent Development first, while leveraging technical competencies and vertical specific experience to upskill and mentor the team. Practice Leaders drive accountability across the team to successfully deliver KPIs and Objectives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, communications or engineering is preferred, with a focus on wired & wireless networking, (L2/L3 & Wireless)
• 5+ Years of Presales Consulting experience focused on Software and / or Services in Industrial Markets
• 5+ years of experience leading presales consulting teams, responsible for network automation solution design
• Experience utilizing automation tools that guide the creation of engineered network solutions

Abilities

• Capable of translating complex / technical requirements with non-technical stakeholders
• Understanding of key technology and market trends.
• Analytical skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced metric drivenenvironment
• Demonstrate a pro-active, flexible, and pragmatic approach
• Ability to travel domestically as required to perform the duties of the role (30% frequency of travel)

Let's Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $120,000 to $170,000.00, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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