University of Michigan
Telecom Installation Senior Project Manager
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Telecom Installation Senior Project Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.
Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.
Job Summary
Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan is looking for a Telecommunication Installation Project Senior Manager that will be responsible for coordination and management of all phases of a new construction or major renovation telecommunications complex projects involving 100 or more connections, to ensure user satisfaction, project continuity and internal consistency. Manage professional, technical, and non-technical staff by establishing performance measures, goals and priorities, providing direction and feedback, and ensuring assigned projects/tasks are completed by the specified due date. The job position combines management, sales, technical expertise and financial responsibilities and will report to the Telecom Installation Project Management Manager.
Who We Are
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Parental and Maternity Leave
Responsibilities*
Manage, coordinates and implements multiple complex projects for all phases/types of new construction or major renovations of communication systems projects involving over 100 connections, including the execution of the resources for 4-6 major units with multiple departments on the Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn campuses.
Design and recommends solutions to meet goals and are cost-effective. This includes: gathering information for the scope, preparation of cost and time estimates for installation, bid specifications, implementation, and operation of information technology equipment and software, timelines, tracking of milestones, provides status reports, and exchanges of relevant information with partners, sponsors, management and project teams promptly and ensuring user satisfaction, project continuity and timely delivery of services. Identify and mitigate project risks and manages issues.
Manage the triple constraint of scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and manage relationships with vendors and contractors, to ensure equipment, services procured and installed, meet requirements, and specifications agreed upon and ensuring compliance for licensing, operating, installation and technical performance of communication components or facilities.
Articulates and shows the services, values and ethics of the organization. Collaborate with team members, sponsors, and partners across ITS and UM to influence decision-making, project direction, and achieve successful project completion. Collaborate with all levels of management and staff to provide strategic advice on project planning and execution.
Stay current with relevant advances in technologies, trends and new services offered in ITS. Develop and follow best practices and shares knowledge with team members. Mentor and trains staff.
Foster mutually beneficial relationships with customers; train and consult on communications services and technologies; and help to facilitate the resolution.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in computer systems, engineering, business or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Experience in the information technology industry demonstrating technical or business expertise, and resolution of complex technical or business issues.
Experience leading project teams to meet customer expectations.
Experience in client/vendor relationship management, systems analysis, and strategic planning.
Experience organizing and working in a matrix organization with cross-functional project teams and managing multiple projects.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Demonstrated ability to learn new service technologies quickly and to understand technical information and communicate it to others using clear, and user-friendly language.
Demonstrated ability to handle requests for emergency or quick turnaround, coordinate multiple and complex voice, data, video, WiFi, HiCap/Special Circuit projects.
Demonstrated basic proficiency in reading and understanding AutoCAD drawings.
Desired Qualifications*
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
254513
Working Title
Telecom Installation Senior Project Manager
Job Title
Telecom Install Project Sr Mgr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Its Comm Dc
Department
ITS Infra Net Dir of Bus
Posting Begin/End Date
11/15/2024 - 11/29/2024
Salary
$87,338.00 - $95,373.00
Career Interest
Information Technology
Apply Now
Apply Now
How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.
Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.
Job Summary
Information and Technology Services (ITS) at the University of Michigan is looking for a Telecommunication Installation Project Senior Manager that will be responsible for coordination and management of all phases of a new construction or major renovation telecommunications complex projects involving 100 or more connections, to ensure user satisfaction, project continuity and internal consistency. Manage professional, technical, and non-technical staff by establishing performance measures, goals and priorities, providing direction and feedback, and ensuring assigned projects/tasks are completed by the specified due date. The job position combines management, sales, technical expertise and financial responsibilities and will report to the Telecom Installation Project Management Manager.
Who We Are
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Parental and Maternity Leave
Responsibilities*
Manage, coordinates and implements multiple complex projects for all phases/types of new construction or major renovations of communication systems projects involving over 100 connections, including the execution of the resources for 4-6 major units with multiple departments on the Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn campuses.
Design and recommends solutions to meet goals and are cost-effective. This includes: gathering information for the scope, preparation of cost and time estimates for installation, bid specifications, implementation, and operation of information technology equipment and software, timelines, tracking of milestones, provides status reports, and exchanges of relevant information with partners, sponsors, management and project teams promptly and ensuring user satisfaction, project continuity and timely delivery of services. Identify and mitigate project risks and manages issues.
Manage the triple constraint of scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
Build and manage relationships with vendors and contractors, to ensure equipment, services procured and installed, meet requirements, and specifications agreed upon and ensuring compliance for licensing, operating, installation and technical performance of communication components or facilities.
Articulates and shows the services, values and ethics of the organization. Collaborate with team members, sponsors, and partners across ITS and UM to influence decision-making, project direction, and achieve successful project completion. Collaborate with all levels of management and staff to provide strategic advice on project planning and execution.
Stay current with relevant advances in technologies, trends and new services offered in ITS. Develop and follow best practices and shares knowledge with team members. Mentor and trains staff.
Foster mutually beneficial relationships with customers; train and consult on communications services and technologies; and help to facilitate the resolution.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in computer systems, engineering, business or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Experience in the information technology industry demonstrating technical or business expertise, and resolution of complex technical or business issues.
Experience leading project teams to meet customer expectations.
Experience in client/vendor relationship management, systems analysis, and strategic planning.
Experience organizing and working in a matrix organization with cross-functional project teams and managing multiple projects.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Demonstrated ability to learn new service technologies quickly and to understand technical information and communicate it to others using clear, and user-friendly language.
Demonstrated ability to handle requests for emergency or quick turnaround, coordinate multiple and complex voice, data, video, WiFi, HiCap/Special Circuit projects.
Demonstrated basic proficiency in reading and understanding AutoCAD drawings.
Desired Qualifications*
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
254513
Working Title
Telecom Installation Senior Project Manager
Job Title
Telecom Install Project Sr Mgr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Its Comm Dc
Department
ITS Infra Net Dir of Bus
Posting Begin/End Date
11/15/2024 - 11/29/2024
Salary
$87,338.00 - $95,373.00
Career Interest
Information Technology
Apply Now