Sr. Director, Network Operations

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Senior Director, Network Operations

About the Role

The Senior Director of Network Operations is a strategic and transformational leadership role responsible for evolving the network operations organization into a modern, automation-driven, and highly reliable function. This leader will drive the maturation of people, process, and technology while delivering resilient, scalable, and business-aligned network services.

The role partners closely with Network Engineering, Security, Application Teams, and Business Stakeholders to ensure operational excellence, accelerate innovation through automation and AI, and continuously improve service quality and user experience.

What You’ll Do

Organizational Transformation & Maturity

Lead the transformation of Network Operations into a proactive, data-driven, and automation-first organization

Establish and execute a multi-year maturity roadmap across people, process, and technology

Standardize operating models, governance, and service delivery frameworks (e.g., ITIL-based practices)

Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Automation, AI, and Operational Innovation

Drive adoption of automation (NetDevOps, AIOps, self-healing capabilities) to reduce manual effort and improve reliability

Leverage AI/ML for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and incident prevention

Implement intelligent observability and event correlation to enhance signal-to-noise ratio

Champion “zero-touch” operations and continuous optimization of operational workflows

Service Delivery & Foundational Capabilities

Own the delivery and continuous improvement of core network services (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Cloud Networking, Data Center Connectivity, Edge)

Define and manage service catalogs, SLAs/XLAs, and performance metrics

Ensure scalability, resiliency, and availability aligned with business requirements

Drive service standardization and simplification to improve adoption and supportability

Incident, Change, and Problem Management

Establish best-in-class Incident, Change, and Problem Management disciplines

Reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to resolve (MTTR) through tooling, automation, and process optimization

Lead major incident response, including executive communications and root cause accountability

Drive systemic problem management to eliminate recurring issues and improve stability

Partner with engineering to ensure effective change planning, risk mitigation, and release quality

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with Network Engineering to operationalize new technologies and ensure supportability by design

Partner with Security teams to maintain compliance, risk posture, and incident response alignment

Engage application and business teams to align network services with business outcomes and user experience goals

Act as a key interface between operations, product owners, and executive stakeholders.

People Leadership & Talent Development

Build and lead a high-performing global team with a focus on capability development and future-ready skills

Drive talent strategy, including upskilling in automation, cloud networking, and AI-driven operations

Foster a culture of empowerment, innovation, and continuous learning

Align team objectives with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes

Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Define and track KPIs/KRIs to measure operational performance, service quality, and transformation progress

Provide executive-level reporting on operational health, risks, and improvement initiatives

Use data-driven insights to prioritize investments and drive continuous improvement

Benchmark capabilities against industry best practices

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet Company goals

Minimum Qualification

12+ years in IT/Network Operations, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles

Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformation programs

Experience implementing automation, AIOps, or similar advanced operational capabilities

Strong background in enterprise network environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid)

Preferred Skills

Deep understanding of ITIL frameworks (Incident, Problem, Change Management)

Experience with observability platforms, automation tools, and network management systems

Strong business and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to align technical operations with strategic business objectives

Data-driven mindset with focus on measurable outcomes

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinker with execution discipline

Change agent with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries

Strong communicator with executive presence

Focused on outcomes, simplification, and continuous improvement

Success Measures

Measurable reduction in MTTR, incident volume, and repeat issues

Increased automation coverage and reduced manual intervention

Improved service reliability and customer satisfaction (SLAs/XLAs)

Successful deployment of AI-driven operations capabilities

Enhanced team engagement, capability growth, and retention.

Work Model / Physical Requirements

We are Flex and Connect with 2 days a week in office

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$151,200 - $201,600

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