The University of Tennessee
Project Manager: OIT Communications Service Center - UTK
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Job Description
Under the direction of the supervisor and in alignment with established IT Communication practices and policies, key project management responsibilities include.
Project Planning and Monitoring : Assisting managers and technical leadership in creating and maintaining project plans, monitoring progress, measuring success, and disseminating project information to stakeholders for transparency and alignment.
Resource Development : Collaborating with Communications Group managers to identify resource needs, ensuring projects are completed on time while maintaining efficiency.
Contractor Coordination : Working closely with contractors to ensure compliance with University standards and that contracted groups perform as required to meet project objectives.
Personnel Supervision:
Supervising designated personnel as required to ensure effective team performance and adherence to project goals.
Responsibilities
Implement and coordinate multiple OIT Telecommunications systems Collaborate in planning, research, & installation of Communications systems Analyze current projects and provide solutions to problems Identify network & communications requirements for existing and new construction Conduct design meetings with Architects, designers and departments on campus Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma, technical certifications Experience:
2 years' experience as an IT Project manager 5 years experience in the telecommunications industry with experience managing IT projects such as data wiring, fiber optics, 802.11(x) wireless, construction, etc. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of Telecommunications Construction Advanced Communication Skills Intermediate analytical and technological skills Advanced ability to manage priorities and organizational skills Ability to build relationships with co-workers and users Ability to learn new skills or techniques Advanced ability to take initiative Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor Degree Project Management Professional Certification Experience:
5 years of field experience in the design, installation and maintenance of communications infrastructure including construction discipline for IT infrastructure. Work Location :
Knoxville, TN Hybrid Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
MR11 Anticipated hiring range:
$65k-$75k Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
About The Division:
Office of Innovative Technologies, Communications Group provides IT layer 1 infrastructure including cooper and fiber optic infrastructure. Services include telephony, classroom technology, digital signage, IPTV, CCTV installation and maintenance, 400 Mhz radios and cellular DAS.
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
Under the direction of the supervisor and in alignment with established IT Communication practices and policies, key project management responsibilities include.
Project Planning and Monitoring : Assisting managers and technical leadership in creating and maintaining project plans, monitoring progress, measuring success, and disseminating project information to stakeholders for transparency and alignment.
Resource Development : Collaborating with Communications Group managers to identify resource needs, ensuring projects are completed on time while maintaining efficiency.
Contractor Coordination : Working closely with contractors to ensure compliance with University standards and that contracted groups perform as required to meet project objectives.
Personnel Supervision:
Supervising designated personnel as required to ensure effective team performance and adherence to project goals.
Responsibilities
Implement and coordinate multiple OIT Telecommunications systems Collaborate in planning, research, & installation of Communications systems Analyze current projects and provide solutions to problems Identify network & communications requirements for existing and new construction Conduct design meetings with Architects, designers and departments on campus Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma, technical certifications Experience:
2 years' experience as an IT Project manager 5 years experience in the telecommunications industry with experience managing IT projects such as data wiring, fiber optics, 802.11(x) wireless, construction, etc. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of Telecommunications Construction Advanced Communication Skills Intermediate analytical and technological skills Advanced ability to manage priorities and organizational skills Ability to build relationships with co-workers and users Ability to learn new skills or techniques Advanced ability to take initiative Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor Degree Project Management Professional Certification Experience:
5 years of field experience in the design, installation and maintenance of communications infrastructure including construction discipline for IT infrastructure. Work Location :
Knoxville, TN Hybrid Compensation and Benefits
UT market range:
MR11 Anticipated hiring range:
$65k-$75k Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
About The Division:
Office of Innovative Technologies, Communications Group provides IT layer 1 infrastructure including cooper and fiber optic infrastructure. Services include telephony, classroom technology, digital signage, IPTV, CCTV installation and maintenance, 400 Mhz radios and cellular DAS.
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!