University IT (UIT), part of the Business Affairs organization at Stanford University, is dedicated to delivering world-class service and technology solutions to advance research, teaching, learning, administration, and healthcare. Stanford University is expanding its offering of Mobile Infrastructure services. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Manager to join our team and take ownership of the mobile infrastructure engineering and operations. This role will primarily focus on leading Mobile Infrastructure team, engineering and maintaining mobile technology, ensuring excellent client support, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mobile network technologies, such as indoor and outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and public and private cellular networks.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) and eight years of experience, or a combination of education and equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in managing mobile network connectivity services, including indoor and outdoor DAS.
- Knowledge of mobile network technologies, protocols, and standards (e.g., 4G, 5G, LTE).
- Familiarity with indoor and outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) deployment and optimization.
- Understanding of private 5G network architecture, implementation, and management.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in the context of mobile network connectivity and private 5G services.
- Solid understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation processes.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Work Standards
- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Certifications and Licenses Required: Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
Physical Requirements: Ability to drive day or night.
The expected pay range for this position is $159,963 to $191,459 per annum.
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We are not able to provide relocation for this position.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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