Department Summary

Infrastructure Services provides flexible, reliable, and secure traditional and cloud infrastructure services (network services, platform services, data center operations and management, and unified communications) enabling connectivity, productivity, and security for UCLA. Infrastructure services strives to optimize performance increasing storage, elevating the network, and reducing downtown.Network and Engineering Services manages the engineering and operations of the network infrastructure (e.g., wired/WAN, wireless, security/firewall) required to offer network connectivity, such as network cabling, routers, and firewalls. This includes connecting devices (e.g., Internet of Things devices) to the network, network access management, securing access to networks, and appropriate authentication (e.g., network registration systems, VPN, and NAC).
Position Summary

The Network Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the university's IT network infrastructure. This role will involve managing a team of network engineers and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the efficient and secure functioning of the IT network. The IT Network Project Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the university's technological capabilities, optimizing network performance, and ensuring reliable connectivity for students, faculty, and staff.

 

The Network Project Manager will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling the IT network in service of the university'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

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

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

Five or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, network services, application services, IT service management. (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. As well as Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering network projects in a complex environment. (Required)

Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required)

Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies, demonstrated attention to detail, demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques, and demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. (Required)

Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required)

Knowledge of most aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery. (Required)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)

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

Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Ability to work in a project-based environment using project management practices. (Required)

Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)

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

Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

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

Bachelor's Degree In one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications. (Preferred)

PgMP, PfMP, Agile Scrum, LEAN Six Sigma, ITIL, and/or OCM certification (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

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
Complete Position Description

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