| University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Pennâ™s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior IT ManagerJob Profile Title Information Technology Project LeaderJob Description Summary Reporting to the Director of Client and Computing Services, the Senior IT Manager is responsible for IT Operations in the areas of end user desktop and mobile computing services, and educational technology. The position will supervise a staff of IT and AV professionals, and will provide leadership, guidance, and high level technical expertise. In computing, the Senior IT Manager oversees and directs configuration, deployment, management, policy-setting, and security of computing hardware, networks and software and applications. Ensures reliability and service continuity in heavily-trafficked campus facilities that provide round the clock access to networked resources. Position requires a high level of competence in managing Windows Active Directory; collaborates with colleagues to administer Widows servers and server based, and cloud hosted applications and services. In educational technology, provides direction and management of audiovisual, media and event technology systems, services, and support. Position ensures the highest level of system performance for academic and highly visible public events.  Additionally, the position collaborates with colleagues on IT security and privacy policy enforcement, and acts as technical lead for complex large scale projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a diverse technical landscape, keeps abreast of trends in technology, and enjoys empowering users. In all areas, the primary goal is to provide reliable, easy to use, secure services that meet the customerâ™s needs.Job Description Reporting to the Director of Client and Computing Services, the Senior IT Manager is responsible for IT Operations in the areas of end user desktop and mobile computing services, and educational technology. The position will supervise a staff of IT and AV professionals, and will provide leadership, guidance, and high level technical expertise.  In computing, the Senior IT Manager oversees and directs configuration, deployment, management, policy-setting, and security of computing hardware, networks and software and applications. Ensures reliability and service continuity in heavily-trafficked campus facilities that provide round the clock access to networked resources. Position requires a high level of competence in managing Windows Active Directory; collaborates with colleagues to administer Windows servers and server based, and cloud hosted applications and services. In educational technology, provides direction and management of audiovisual, media and event technology systems, services, and support. Position ensures the highest level of system performance for academic and highly visible public events.  Additionally, the position collaborates with colleagues on IT security and privacy policy enforcement, and acts as technical lead for complex large scale projects. The ideal candidate thrives in a diverse technical landscape, keeps abreast of trends in technology, and enjoys empowering users. In all areas, the primary goal is to provide reliable, easy to use, secure services that meet the customerâ™s needs. Qualifications: A Bachelor Degree, preferably in Computer Science or similar field and a minimum of 5 yearsâ™ experience or equivalent combination of education and experiences required.  Prior leadership and supervisory experience is required.  Applicant must have proven skills successfully providing technical support for Windows, MAC and mobile operating systems and supporting users in large Active Directory domain environments.  Experience with Windows domain management tools and client server and cloud based applications management.  Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills required.  Proven ability to problem-solve effectively and independently.  Experience in, and knowledge of, some or all of the following technologies is also needed; video projection systems, large format displays, desktop and mobile devices, video cameras (various format), sound systems, analog and digital media players, 3D printers and other media related technologies.  Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School University LibraryPay Range $50,684.00 - $138,391.00Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. |
