IT Systems Project Manager, Business Services Division

IT Systems Project Manager, Business Services Division

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
IT Systems Project Manager, Business Services Division

Job Profile Title
Information Technology Project Leader

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Senior IT Director for the Division of Business Services - The IT Systems Project Manager plays a crucial role in managing internal IT technology refresh projects, applications, and systems while serving as a Systems and Security team member. This position is responsible for ensuring that the division's core services align with the security best practices established by Penn. Collaboration is critical, as the IT Systems Project Manager works closely with the IT Operations Manager and the IT Support team and interfaces with four Senior Business Systems Analysts who oversee various IT responsibilities within their respective departments. Additionally, the IT Systems Project Manager is a technical lead on projects and partners with the Information Services and Computing (ISC) team to advance multiple SecureIT-related initiatives.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead impactful internal projects as we transition to ISC-managed environments, ensuring comprehensive documentation, training, and effective communications throughout the process. Collaborate closely with BSD IT and ISC to enhance the University's SecureIT Program while driving the development of innovative future projects and initiatives.
  
• Serve as the primary lead and subject matter expert on BigFix, leveraging it as an orchestration engine for non-standard uses, as well as ARS (Grouper) for Organizational Unit management, ensuring alignment with the security requirements of the SecureIT Program. Spearheaded technology evaluation teams within BSD IT support, crafting detailed requirements documents and testing plans while facilitating the selection and deployment of critical technologies, including assessing and refreshing the MDT server post-migration to the KITE domain.
  
• Foster a collaborative relationship with the Office of Information Security to successfully implement CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, assessing its overall impact on daily operations. Proactively monitor and manage the Tenable.io dashboard, organizing and prioritizing critical tasks in conjunction with the IT helpdesk support team.
  
• Evaluate, manage, and support the division-wide rollout of effective print management solutions while acting as an invaluable technical resource for support staff, implementing strategies to boost operational efficiencies. Regularly develop and update Business Continuity documentation for BSD IT resources and services, ensuring all modifications pertinent to the Secure IT Program are accurately reflected.
  
• Engage with senior business systems analysts across the division to bolster their business-specific applications and workflows. Stand as a crucial point of escalation for senior IT support specialists, providing expert assistance in diagnosing and resolving intricate technical issues involving hardware, software, and networks.
  
• Oversee, administer, and configure the ManageEngine Reporting application to enhance its functionality within the KITE domain. Actively participate in initiatives supporting data protection, privacy, and security across the division, including the annual Security and Privacy Impact Assessment (SPIA) and the Vendor Security Technical Assessment and Risk (VSTAR) evaluation.
  
• Support the division's compliance requirements, such as adherence to Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, as needed. Engage in a range of BSD projects and campus technology teams, occasionally taking the lead on specific projects and initiatives. Attend industry conferences and seminars, along with completing internal and external training programs to enhance project management, interpersonal, and technical skills.
  
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned, constantly aiming for excellence in all endeavors.
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and 2-3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 7-10 years experience is preferred.
  Required:
  
• Technical Support Skills: Experience supporting Windows, Mac, and mobile platforms is required. Experience with information security and endpoint management services is preferred. Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
  
• Customer Service and Communications: This role requires strong customer service skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. An ability to present technical materials clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences is also required.
  
• Teamwork and Confidentiality: Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team. The ability to learn, adapt, and support new technologies efficiently and effectively is required. Candidates are also required to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials.
  Preferred:
  
• Experience in an academic computing environment.
  
• Experience with information security services - CrowdStrike experience desirable.
  
• Experience with endpoint management services - BigFix and JAMF experience is desirable.
  
• Experience with Freshdesk is beneficial.
  

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About the Division of Business Services

• The Business Services Division (BSD) supports the individual and collective needs of the Penn community by promoting a hospitable, customer-friendly campus environment through the provision of mission-critical services and essential operations. BSD's mission is to provide high-quality service in a fiscally responsible manner. Currently, the Division is focused on three major initiatives:
  
• Revenue growth/retention through improved marketing efforts, extended services, and the development of new distribution channels.
  
• Driving productivity for the Division and its customers through the better use of technology.
  
• Enhancing service offerings through upgrades and expansions of facilities.​
  For more information about BSD visit: https://www.business-services.upenn.ed
  

Department / School
Business Services

Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $95,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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