Mobile Infrastructure Technical Manager - IT

Work Location : Stanford Historical Campus Work Schedule : Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site) 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. Responsibilities Technology: Develop and execute strategies for the mobile network connectivity and private 5G service offerings. Monitor and ensure the overall performance, availability, and reliability of the service. Identify areas for improvement and implement measures to enhance service quality and efficiency. Monitor the Mobile Connectivity Service Now Incident and Request queues for tickets and follow up with staff on status and remove obstacles that may be preventing prompt resolution of incidents. Review all change requests to adhere to the UIT Change Management processes, and ensure relevant stakeholder, partner teams and user community concerns have been addressed. Track and report the performance of operations by collecting and monitoring metrics and ensuring that performance aligns with defined business targets or SLAs. Observe trends that could inform opportunities for process improvement. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve service‑related issues. Ensure established incident and escalation processes are being followed in a timely manner to resolve issues per SLAs. Client Support: Serve as the primary point of escalation for clients regarding mobile network connectivity and private 5G services. Understand client requirements, address their concerns, and provide solutions to meet their needs. Provide technical guidance and assistance to clients in optimizing their mobile network connectivity and private 5G solutions. Proactively identify opportunities to upsell or cross‑sell services based on client requirements and industry trends. Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers for mobile network connectivity and private 5G services. Collaborate with IT Vendor Management team to negotiate contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, monitoring their performance and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). Collaborate with vendors to resolve service‑related issues and elevate concerns as necessary. Team Management: Lead a team of engineers, technicians and support staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the service team. Technology Planning: Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends and competitors' pricing strategies. Continuously innovate and expand the mobile infrastructure service offerings to meet evolving client needs and market demands. Conduct feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analyses to assess the viability and profitability of new service ideas. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product development, engineering, and operations, to design and develop new services. Define service specifications, features, and deliverables, ensuring they align with client expectations and business objectives. Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box to create innovative service offerings Qualifications 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, 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. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. 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. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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