Job Description :
Position: Network Manager
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Duration: 6+ Months
Provides leadership to assigned networking group(s) in support of all customers as it relates to network design, network operations, network convergence and network security. Manages the planning, development, installation and operations of network systems by evaluating current and future business requirements. Develops, maintains, communicates and executes project plans and schedules, prioritizes requirements, and coordinates teams. Ensures products are compatible with existing and future environmental integration. Identifies, evaluates and resolves financial and business issues. Works on abstract problems across all functional areas within IT. Principal Accountabilities
Directs the efforts of others in the achievement of the strategic and operational objectives of the group.
Manages the hiring, staffing and maintaining of a diverse and effective workforce.
Responsible for career development/planning, performance and pay discussions of team members.
Communicates and translates Dell vision/strategy to staff.
Responsible for executing on functional and business goals for the group and/or client.
Addresses problems across functional areas of the business.
Influences individuals within and outside the IT department.
Responsible for meeting budgetary goals and objectives.
Prepares and presents reports to all levels of management and staff.
Accountable for the day-to-day operations of an area managing processes, programs and/or initiatives.
Manages a staff of professional level team members or manages a team through lower-level supervisors.
Defines roles and responsibilities.
Contributes to standards around which others will operate.
Establishes and influences operating policies.
Plans for an area’s future needs and operations.
Leads program execution.
Contributes to policy/ program development.
Impacts aspects of department or function results.
Manages related costs and methods.
Work is guided by general policies and management guidance.
Independently determines approach to managing daily operations.
Sets performance expectations.
Selects, leads, counsels and motivates teams.
Interprets and executes policies that directly affect work activities.
Develops and communicates plans/ objectives to others.
May contribute to functional strategy within location.
Sets project timeframes and priorities based on project objectives and ongoing assignments.
Provides guidance and technical advice and becomes actively involved as required.
Adapts communication techniques for audiences at multiple internal/external levels. - Counsels and motivates team members on performance. - Frequent contact with internal and external contacts at various management levels to obtain and allocate resources and complete specific phases of projects. - Builds cross-functional partnerships. Identifies business opportunities.
Assumes responsibility for sales objectives.
Analyzes quantitative, qualitative and trend data. o Distills information from a variety of sources.
Recognizes how individual data points fit into a situation as a whole. - Identifies what additional data is needed.
Anticipates operational issues and develops preventative measures.
Solves problems impacting the area in a systematic and clear manner that can be understood by subordinates and colleagues.
Functions in leadership role within major project, designing and developing the largest, most complex total systems for organization-wide systems solutions.
Makes decisions on operating procedures, analytical approaches, and workflow.
Applies technical expertise in areas such as marketing, business acquisition, and/or client support.
Provides significant support in areas such as research studies, feasibility studies, tradeoff analysis, operation studies, design reviews, and technical briefings.
Responsible for budget reports, assures time lines compliance, and develops staffing models.
* Experience working for or with healthcare clients*
10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
4+ years managerial/leadership experience.
Begins to utilize their teams’ resources to provide advanced knowledge, skills and abilities required to resolve IT issues.
Strong knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques for multiple functional areas within IT.
Proven ability to manage a department or a group with multiple disciplines.
Advanced understanding and ability to develop and drive budgeting process.
Developing ability to coach and mentor both team members and business partners
Skills Requirement:
Network LAN/WAN;
Network Convergence (VoIP/IPT);
Network Wireless;
Network Security Certifications Preferred: Cisco Preferred