IT Infrastructure & Capital Projects Lead

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California 93405 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    Under general supervision, this position develops, improves, and supports the Cal Poly enterprise web program. This position will also be responsible for creation, execution, and oversight of portions of vendor contracts and relationships.

    Under the general direction, this position provides leadership and project management for the technical aspects of Cal Poly’s IT infrastructure capital construction projects. This position plays a key role in the successful planning, tracking, and implementation of the technical aspects of these projects. They are primarily responsible for meeting with both internal and external teams, advising on technical impact, managing vendors, communicating to customers about technical projects, and communicating with ITS about overall project information.

    Department Summary

    Information Technology Services (ITS) is a fast-moving team that is responsible for helping Cal Poly achieve academic excellence through developing and implementing learning, teaching, and administrative solutions which leverage technology that align with strategic goals and objectives. With a focus on continuous improvement, ITS fosters innovation, supports continuous learning, and develops people to their full potential. Our team of more than 170 professionals works in a DevOps environment to shape the technology landscape at Cal Poly.

    Key Qualifications
    • Manages overall performance of information technology projects; ensuring
      milestones and deliverables are met through scoping, managing dependencies,
      critical path, resources, risks and decisions.
    • Prepares, coordinates and leads Waterfall and Agile project meetings and activities such as: project charters, timelines, work breakdown, sprint planning, workshops, daily standups, and post project lesson learned meetings.
    • Collaborates with IT and Facilities teams on major and minor capital projects with a focus on strategy, vendor management, technology standards, and budget management to ensure successful project delivery.
      to ensure unified enterprise web service offering
    • Understands and communicates impact of construction decisions to campus constituents, ITS leadership, and impacted ITS teams.
    • Collaborates with ITS and Campus partners to develop infrastructure roadmaps and related technology lifecycles.

    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
    • Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of required education on a year-for-year basis.

    Salary and Benefits

    Anticipated Hiring Range: $100,000 - $120,000 Per Year

    Classification Range: $61,896 - $152,760 Per Year

    Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

    Cal Poly

    Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .

    Diversity Statement

    At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

    Supplemental Information

    Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

    The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

    Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

    Advertised: May 07 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Closing Date/Time:
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California Polytechnic State University
    • California Polytechnic State University

    About Cal Poly

    Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S., with about 21,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Cal Poly maintains a guiding philosophy of “Learn By Doing” that is reflected in the school’s comprehensive curriculum combining technical and professional training with the arts and humanities. When you graduate from Cal Poly, you won’t just know theory, you will be able to think critically and know how to solve real-world problems. Today, Cal Poly is among the most selective public universities in the United States. Under President Armstrong’s leadership, Cal Poly’s national reputation is growing and, according to payscale.com, the return on investment for graduating students is consistently on par with some of the most prestigious universities in California. Visit www.calpoly.edu to learn more.

    Central to California

    Cal Poly is located in the beautiful Central Coast of California in the city of San Luis Obispo, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This city is nestled in between great wine regions, relaxing beaches, and a small community. Our location gives students access to opportunities for hands-on research in agriculture, wine making, and distinct coastal ecosystems, as well as, close proximity to Southern California and the Bay Area for their tech, industry and the culture hubs. Given California’s status as a world leader in many areas and industries, our students have an opportunity to do work that makes an impact around the globe.

    Committed to Diversity

    We recognize and celebrate the value of the different viewpoints, knowledge, cultures and skills that diverse communities bring to the educational experience. Cal Poly is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel a sense of respect, belonging and personal safety. We’re not just a workplace — we’re a community.

    Highly Ranked

    Cal Poly consistently receives high rankings from major publications. For the past 27 years, we have been named the best public, master's-level university in the West by U.S. News & World ReportForbes also continues to name us the top public masters-level university in California and one of the Top 25 public and private universities in the West. 

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