Technology and Data - Network Engineer 4 - Contingent

Network Project Manager

Location: Irving, TX/Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ

Must-Have Skills:

1. Vendor Management (Top Priority)

• Managing relationships with hardware vendors (Cisco preferred)
• Order management and procurement coordination
• Handling vendor escalations, delivery timelines, and supply chain issues
• Tracking vendor performance and KPIs

2. Inventory Management

• Managing large-scale hardware inventory
• Asset lifecycle and stock management
• Preventing unnecessary purchases through inventory optimization
• Hardware tracking, allocation, and refresh planning

3. Forecasting & Capacity Planning

• Forecasting hardware demand based on historical usage trends
• Capacity planning and future inventory needs
• Lead-time planning to ensure hardware availability

Financial Acumen

Candidate should understand:

• Budget planning
• Capital Expense (CapEx)
• Operational Expense (OpEx)
• Asset depreciation
• P&L basics