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What is a senior manager, network operations and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average senior manager, network operations salary is $120,427. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a senior manager, network operations. Senior managers, network operations with a IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 18,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Manager, Network OperationsUS Average
Salary
8.1

Avg. Salary $120,427

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.31%

Asian 8.73%

Black or African American 9.04%

Hispanic or Latino 12.72%

Unknown 5.10%

White 64.09%

Gender

female 14.60%

male 85.40%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.1

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Senior manager, network operations career paths

Key steps to become a senior manager, network operations

  1. Explore senior manager, network operations education requirements

    Most common senior manager, network operations degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.1 %

    Master's

    15.8 %

    Associate

    13.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior manager, network operations skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Network Infrastructure10.08%
    SR5.80%
    Incident Management5.00%
    ITIL4.95%
    Service Delivery4.47%
  3. Complete relevant senior manager, network operations training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior managers, network operations learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior manager, network operations based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior manager, network operations resumes.
  4. Research senior manager, network operations duties and responsibilities

    • Manage Citrix Xenapp environment for end users.
    • Manage transition from PBX to new MBX phone system.
    • Manage a Citrix MetaFrame XP server farm hosting numerous publish applications and web base utilities.
    • Develop and manage SLA reporting and analysis functions.
  5. Get senior manager, network operations experience

    Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a senior manager, network operations. The most common roles before becoming a senior manager, network operations include manager, network operations manager team lead and operations manager.
  6. Apply for senior manager, network operations jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior manager, network operations job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average senior manager, network operations salary

The average senior manager, network operations salary in the United States is $120,427 per year or $58 per hour. Senior manager, network operations salaries range between $90,000 and $160,000 per year.

Average senior manager, network operations salary
$120,427 Yearly
$57.90 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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