Senior Manager, WAN Provisioning, Expense Management

Pfizer

Senior Manager overseeing Pfizer’s global WAN provisioning, telecom expenses, and network modernization. Governing SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, carriers, and network operations from a hybrid U.S.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,100 - $231,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing WAN, DMZ, and cloud connectivity services, with a strong focus on network architecture, provisioning, and operational performance. Proficient in leading cross-functional projects and ensuring service stability while optimizing telecom and network resources.

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WAN ManagementSD-WAN Design and OperationsNetwork Automation and ScriptingMPLS ProvisioningIP Routing and Protocols

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Hard Skills

IP RoutingMPLS NetworksSD-WANDNSVPNVLANNATFirewallsBGP-4EIGRP

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative MindsetAdaptability to ChangeProactive Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Telecom Billing SystemsNetwork Monitoring ToolsCapacity Planning ToolsCloud Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeCCNPITIL Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Network OperationsService DeliveryTelecom ServicesCloud NetworkingNetwork Resiliency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day support for Pfizer’s WAN, Internet, and Cloud DMZs
Coordinate activities supporting WAN/DMZ Service Owners and business, Digital, or internal CISO-driven changes
Manage administrative and talent-management activities for WAN/DMZ Network Engineers
Manage escalation support for Network Operations
Interface with business liaisons and Service Owners to ensure network-service stability
Provide network subject matter expertise for WAN, DMZ, and cloud technologies
Own global WAN and telecom service delivery
Manage provisioning, modification, renewal, and decommissioning of enterprise WAN, Internet, MPLS, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and telecom services worldwide
Ensure connectivity requirements for sites, datacenters, cloud platforms, and business initiatives are delivered on time
Oversee telecom billing, invoice processing, chargebacks, forecasting, budgeting, vendor billing compliance, and cost transparency
Manage TEM-provider relationships and carrier-invoice allocation
Lead carrier and service-provider relationships, negotiations, installations, billing disputes, and operational performance
Lead network-modernization initiatives involving SD-WAN, cloud networking, datacenter connectivity, resiliency, remote-worker connectivity, Teams optimization, and cloud interconnects
Develop business cases and implementation strategies for next-generation network services
Provide technical governance for WAN architectures, cloud connectivity, carrier services, capacity planning, provisioning standards, router lifecycle, and infrastructure decisions
Support vulnerability remediation and network-hardware refresh programs
Maintain telecom inventory, contracts, service inventories, carrier assets, and spend data
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics for budgeting, forecasting, audits, and operational decisions
Coordinate cross-functional infrastructure projects with Cloud, Security, Digital Workplace, Datacenter, Manufacturing, Site Services, Procurement, Finance, and vendors
Provide telecom guidance for new sites, upgrades, relocations, acquisitions, and transformation efforts
Resolve critical network, provisioning, billing, and carrier issues
Evaluate network readiness, capacity, resiliency, and service risks; provide executive-level recommendations
Coordinate failover testing, complex routing and security changes, and telco bandwidth upgrades
Perform capacity and optimization analysis with NetOps
Identify automation and continual service-improvement opportunities and support implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or engineering
6+ years’ experience working in a business/corporate environment in a network capacity
Experience managing colleagues, contractors, or MSP resources to effect change
Experience with basic IP routing and protocols in a large IP network
Experience provisioning MPLS networks and services
Understanding of secure SD-WAN design and operations
Understanding of network automation and scripting
Solid understanding of DNS, VPN/Tunnels, VLANs, NAT, Firewalls, LACP, 802.1Q trunking, VRRP, Ethernet WAN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP-4, OMP, and MPLS
Ability to troubleshoot/debug issues, determine causes, and drive resolution
Understanding of SD-WAN cloud design and components
Understanding of SD-WAN equipment implementation and operation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in an agile work environment with a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and proactive problem-solving
Must possess skills necessary to understand IP network and security components
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree, CCNP or higher, ITIL knowledge, and related technical/business postgraduate education are preferred
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan bonus target of 17.5% of base salary
Share-based long-term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Hybrid work arrangement