Are you ready for an opportunity that is meaningful and uplifting? BYU's Office of Information Technology (OIT) offers countless possibilities for growth. The work we do at OIT streamlines foundational and leading-edge technologies and systems to support thousands of members of our nationally ranked university. While supporting various elements of BYU, you will have the chance to help students grow through experiential learning. Our goal is to help you build a range of skills and advance in your career, while supporting our mission. We care about our employees maintaining great work-life balance. OIT has a positive, caring environment that promotes collaboration, integrity, and fun.

　　Job Summary

　　As a Network Project Manager, you will plan and coordinate all activities related to the engineering, installation, and delivery of network projects from initiation to delivery. Projects may include hardware replacement/upgrades, cabling installation, network portions of construction or remodel projects, or network design and configuration. You will also coordinate communications and work performed by IT teams and customers, partners, and contractors. It will be your job to develop detailed project plans, typically using waterfall methodology, and manage all implementation processes including resource management planning, scheduling, progress tracking, monitoring change control processes, documentation, training and reliable delivery of systems and services within established timelines and budgets. This position may be responsible for network projects that span all CES higher education institutions.

　　What you'll do:

　　Details of Essential Functions:

　　1. Planning/Documentation

　　Consult with customers and campus users to assess needs, gather project requirements, and verify that the business needs are represented. Recommend solutions that address both the needs of the customer and the business interests of OIT/BYU/CES.Consult with stakeholders and sponsors to recommend changes in project scope, schedule, or resources.Resolve escalated issues where appropriate.Interface with engineers, service managers, and stakeholders on any project scope or technology changes.Provide detailed, up-to-date documents of changes showing effect to budget, scope, and schedule.Define risks and validate changes/adaptations and risks to OIT leadership.Document and review project information, including potential risks and prevention plans. Ensure support paths are in place.Read system drawings.Create technical drawings for projects.Create and maintain templates for technical drawings.Prepare cost estimates for projects and project budgets.Review financial reports for accuracy.

　　2. Project Team Management

　　Assemble project teams, schedule team meetings, and perform project management waterfall activities.Coordinate team reviews after project milestones.Manage communication within team.Meet with management to communicate progress.Meet with engineering teams and other team members to review progress, clarify assignments, and manage priorities, resources, and workload.Review the efficiency and effectiveness of those completing tasks.

　　3. Project Management

　　Schedule project work, using project scheduling/task tracking tools to generate and manage digital project schedules.Garner and utilize feedback from service management, contractors, and resource teams on scheduling needs. Help develop/implement new tools, processes, and concepts for scheduling.Manage key dependencies, risks, and conflicts and resolve escalated issues.Oversee OIT work order creation.Review/audit the work of others.Create parent-child work orders where appropriate.Create and distribute project schedules and status reports.Review reports of other project managers.Establish and manage major p oject task priorities and cross/project priorities.Manage project deadlines and work proactively with management to resolve project priority problems.Assist management in establishing project priorities, especially where they conflict over multiple major projects.Recommend and implement innovations, process improvements, and project management tools.

　　*What BYU can offer you:  *

　　22 vacation days and 12 sick days accrual13 calendar holidays401k matching No-cost participation in a retirement savings program Tuition benefits for you and your family Excellent medical/dental benefits Short- and long-term disability benefits Paid parental and maternity leave Wellness programs On-campus parking Free UTA passes for you and your dependentsDiscounts at the BYU Store and on the many events at BYU...And much, much more. 

　　What we are looking for:

　　*Education and Experience: *

　　*This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill.  If you have a lot of education, experience, and skill, we'll compensate you accordingly.  If you are early in your career, this could be a great opportunity for you, too.  Different levels of pay are assigned by the hiring department depending on experience/education/skills and business needs.  * 

　　Early Career Professional (Level 53): Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or product/project management or business analysis experience ($69,000 to $89,500 approximate starting salary range)

　　Professional (Level 54T): Bachelor's degree and 2 years product/project management or business analysis experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience ($83,000 to $107,500 approximate starting salary range)

　　Senior Professional (Level 55T): Bachelor's degree and 5 years product/project management or business analysis experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience and 2 years supervisory/leadership experience ($96,500 to $125,000 approximate starting salary range)

　　Skills, abilities, or knowledge:

　　You are not required to have experience in all areas listed below. What you don't know we can teach you. We are seeking the most qualified candidates; the more you have, the more likely you are to be selected. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.

　　CommunicationLeadershipOrganizationNegotiationRoadmap CreationRisk ManagementProblem SolvingBudget ManagementPlanning/ForecastingPresentation and Training SkillsProject Management SoftwareConflict ManagementAbility to read technical blueprints/floorplansEnforce technical specificationsFamiliar with network architecture and protocolsWorking understanding of construction processesStudent MentoringVendor and supplier relations

　　Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)Work Location: Provo Campus

　　Desired Start Date: As soon as possibleJob Close Date: 01/28/2024

　　Pay Level: 53/54T/55T

　　Approximate Starting Salary: Depends on qualifications; see approximate starting salary ranges for each level in the "Education and Experience" section above

　　Documents Required at time of Application:Required: Cover Letter, Resume

　　Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

　　Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

　　*Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and