Senior Manager, Systems Engineering

The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering establishes objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing resources. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have campus-wide or Office of the President effect. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering is responsible for managing a team of systems and application engineers. The position is responsible for developing a highly skilled team of system engineers, practices, policies and standards. The position is also responsible for developing a culture of engineering innovation and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager of Systems Engineering is responsible for managing a team that can execute effectively and efficiently on product design in order to support the mission of UC Santa Cruz. This position participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. The person in this position makes decisions on system engineering matters and ensures the achievement of objectives.

Qualifications / Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Typically 4-10 years of experience managing an information technology organization.

Uses and applies advanced Information Technology principles, theories, and concepts to manage and provide solutions to more complex and multi-dimensional problems.

In-depth knowledge of the applications programming development function and a broad knowledge of the IT organization.

Ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of diverse functional assignments.

Ability to resolve issues using established parameters and own judgment.

Extensive or advanced knowledge of subject area sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment and direction.

Extensive experience in managing a large number of technical staff.

Experienced in leading change management activities and managing their impact across multiple units or departments.

Experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, to include the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies.

Thorough knowledge of technical concepts and basic operating principles of data communications, computer hardware, vendor IT products, and software.

Ability to understand the process involved to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied products for use within a large and complex technical environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to large groups with potentially various levels of technical sophistication.

Common systems orchestration tools (SCCM, Chef, Puppet).

Expert level knowledge in hardware, compute, and storage systems.

Expertise in Virtualization, containerization, and cloud platforms.

Extensive Knowledge of various operating systems (including, but not limited to Mac, Linux, Windows).

Preferred Qualifications / Competencies

Advanced degree.

IT architecture, engineering, security and/or cloud related certifications.

Six Sigma Certification.

Agile Certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO).

ITIL Certification.

Lean Certification.

Special Conditions of Employment

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.

Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5

Critical position requiring background check(s)?

Yes

Background check(s) required

Criminal History Review

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Does this position require an E-Verify check?

(Note: Certain positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check which confirms the individual’s eligibility to work in the U.S.)

No, this position does not require an E-Verify Check.

Will the employee be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice program?

No