Senior Project Manager ? Network, Bruin Connect & Secure

Department Summary

The Bruin Connect and Secure program will ensure the campus enterprise leverages industry best-practices to strengthen and unify our campus networks and to improve our information security practices. The program will enable a unified, secure and scalable infrastructure that provides a seamless and consistent performance for our community. Strategy, Planning, and Operations leads and manages a large and complex portfolio of IT projects and programs while establishing partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts with students, faculty, staff, and external partners on behalf of the IT organization. The Strategy, Planning, and Operations Office also manages organizational initiatives and efforts, including general administrative functions, financial management and budgeting, vendor management and licensing, billing, internal communications, department human resources, talent management, and culture development.
Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager - Network, Bruin Connect and Secure program leads project delivery by forming strong business relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for executing program and project management deliverables for UCLA and the Bruin Connect and Secure program.

The Senior Project Manager - Network works closely with technical teams to ensure the successful deployment and integration of network unification investments in areas such as Campus Connectivity, Core and Enterprise Routing, Network Operations & Monitoring. This role is responsible for managing comprehensive project plans, controlling scope, and directing project budget resources towards the completion of project deliverables. The Senior Project Manager - Network is an enthusiastic change agent who manages ambiguity and influence in a federated organization. The Senior Project Manager will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling University stakeholders to effectively leverage data and insights in service of the institution's academic mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Five or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Required)

Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)

Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)

Seven or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Preferred)

Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)

Thorough knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. (Required)

Ability to anticipate and assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. (Required)

Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives; advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, applications and disaster recovery. (Required)

Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. (Required)

Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope. (Required)

Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics. (Required)

Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives. (Required)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate complex technical ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. Can relay technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders. (Required)

Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with a diverse community of colleagues including team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)

Advanced organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and deliver concurrent projects to various stakeholder types. (Required)

Advanced problem-solving skills; ability to uncover root of difficult problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines as well as awareness of vision and strategy. Seeks information from multiple and diverse sources to inform solutions. (Required)

Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity. Thinks creatively and introduces innovations such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, business administration, communications or equivalent combination of experience/training. (Required)

One or more of the following: PgMP, PfMP, Agile Scrum, LEAN Six Sigma, ITIL, and/or OCM certification. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• This is a two year contract appointment. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).
  
  The anticipated pay range for this position is $132,300 - $150,000, annually; salary is dependent upon the skills and experience of the selected finalist.
  
  NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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