Project Manager: OIT Communications Service Center - UTK
Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee
Project Manager: OIT Communications Service Center - UTK
Job Description
Under the direction of the supervisor and in alignment with established IT Communication practices and policies, key project management responsibilities include.
Project Planning and Monitoring: Assisting managers and technical leadership in creating and maintaining project plans, monitoring progress, measuring success, and disseminating project information to stakeholders for transparency and alignment.
Resource Development: Collaborating with Communications Group managers to identify resource needs, ensuring projects are completed on time while maintaining efficiency.
Contractor Coordination: Working closely with contractors to ensure compliance with University standards and that contracted groups perform as required to meet project objectives.
Personnel Supervision: Supervising designated personnel as required to ensure effective team performance and adherence to project goals.
Responsibilities
- Implement and coordinate multiple OIT Telecommunications systems
- Collaborate in planning, research, & installation of Communications systems
- Analyze current projects and provide solutions to problems
- Identify network & communications requirements for existing and new construction
- Conduct design meetings with Architects, designers and departments on campus
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma, technical certifications
Experience:
- 2 years' experience as an IT Project manager
- 5 years experience in the telecommunications industry with experience managing IT projects such as data wiring, fiber optics, 802.11(x) wireless, construction, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of Telecommunications Construction
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Intermediate analytical and technological skills
- Advanced ability to manage priorities and organizational skills
- Ability to build relationships with co-workers and users
- Ability to learn new skills or techniques
- Advanced ability to take initiative
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor Degree
- Project Management Professional Certification
Experience:
- 5 years of field experience in the design, installation and maintenance of communications infrastructure including construction discipline for IT infrastructure.
Work Location:
- Knoxville, TN
- Hybrid
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR11
- Anticipated hiring range: $65k-$75k
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
About The Division: Office of Innovative Technologies, Communications Group provides IT layer 1 infrastructure including cooper and fiber optic infrastructure. Services include telephony, classroom technology, digital signage, IPTV, CCTV installation and maintenance, 400 Mhz radios and cellular DAS.
About Us
Job Info
- Job Identification 5401
- Job Category Administrative
- Posting Date 10/07/2025, 03:24 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1115 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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