Department NameET Sun Corridor Network
CampLocationCampus: Tempe
Job DescriptionSun Corridor Network (SCN), as Arizona's Research and Education Network is among the fastest growing such organizations in the country. Formed as a collaboration between Arizona's public universities our mission is to advance connectivity, research, and education at gigabit speeds for all Arizonans. The SCN is at the forefront of advancing innovative technologies to address the most pressing needs of educators, researchers, and society in Arizona. Among these challenges are digital inclusion, science instruction & engagement, research data transit, cloud computing, and regional scale innovation. Embedded within Arizona State University's Enterprise Technology division we act in concert with the technology experts from all three state Universities.
Plans organizes, directs, and supervises overall management of multiple complex telecommunication and network infrastructure projects to ensure thorough articulation of project scope and control of expectations, deliverables, outcomes, issues, needs, and constraints involved to achieve optimal community stakeholder satisfaction.
Requisition ID102884BR
Working Environment - Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
- Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
- Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Background Check StatementASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Technology or related field AND eight (8) years experience providing information technology services, which includes three (3) years as Project Manager and/or Project Lead experience; OR,Twelve (12) years experience providing information technology services, which includes three (3) years as Project Manager and/or Project Lead experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Certificate from recognized programs that indicate mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six months of experience.
Department StatementEnterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation.
ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.
Why join us?
Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU's charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.
Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done. Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.
Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.
Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.
World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU's top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.
Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.
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VP CodeASU Enterprise Technology
Scope of SearchOpen
Desired Qualifications- Strong knowledge of Project and Program Management principles, practices and techniques needed in support of large complex initiatives.
- Knowledge of higher education and business organization and objectives. Equitable knowledge of telecommunication distribution methods and designs.
- Equitable understanding of communication mediums, LAN/WAN, wireless protocols, and industry-leading technologies.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of change management principles and practices to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change.
- Skill in effectively communicating relevant project/practice information to superiors and peers in other practices.
- Skill in challenging others to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
- Skill in evoking creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them bring their ideas and career plans to fruition.
- Skill in easily recognizing areas for internal improvement and developing plans for implementation.
- Skill in lending expertise to internal teams and task forces. Complies with and enforces standard policies and procedures.
- Ability to assess the effective usage of a wide variety of database and development technologies.
- Ability to handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology
- PMP Project Management Professional
- Certificate or Management of Registered Communications Distribution Designs
- Certificate or Management of Network and Network Devices e.g., CompTIA
- Certificate or Management of TIA/EIA Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings
- Experience hiring in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive
- Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment
- Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs
Close Date26-July-2024 is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed each week until the job is closed.
Grant Funded PositionThis is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
ASU StatementArizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Essential Duties- Manages and oversees the operational and tactical aspects of multiple large and medium-scale broadband telecom and fiber optic infrastructure projects through all project domains of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and close-out, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and other functional areas to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Responsible for deliverables across projects for adherence to budget, time, and resource requirements; identifies out-of-scope and other obstacles to successful achievement of the objective(s).
- Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with established methodology to ensure successful execution of engagements as measured by goals and customer satisfaction.
- Minimizes exposure and risk across multiple projects.
- Responsible for Financial Budget and determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for all projects under his/her direction.
- Integrates financial data for multiple projects.
- Participates in vendor identification, selection, and contract negotiation in a public sector enterprise.
- Establishes, manages to and achieves goals set for projects.
- Serves as a key participant in team and functional meetings.
- Recommends strategies and develops technical specifications for large technical projects; coordinates all aspects of planning, production, implementation, and evaluation of complex technology development efforts.
- Reviews the status reports of team members across projects and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Confronts issues openly and quickly; utilizes tactful communication of sensitive information.
- Mentors managers through formal channels; assesses training needs and selects training tools for team members.
- Manages the overall project schedule ensuring that project tasks align with overall program goals, milestones, and objectives.
- Responsible for the planning and installation of network cabling and network equipment and devices between and within data centers and work buildings.
- Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers , tracks deliverables, and oversees quality assurance.
Employment Verification StatementASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Fingerprint Check StatementThis position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Salary RangeDepends on experience
Instructions to ApplyApplication deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
Job TitleIT Project Manager, Senior
Job FamilyInformation Technology
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