Director, Network Engineering

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Network Engineering Director will oversee all aspects of the Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) network infrastructure. The network infrastructure consists of all USH wired and wireless networks within the Universal Studios Hollywood campus and remote locations. The Network Engineering Director will be responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and support of the network infrastructure as well as partnering with peers in the delivery of new capabilities required to support the business roadmaps. The Network Engineering Director will also collaborate with other IT leaders on strategic planning and budgeting. This role requires extensive experience in the support and maintenance of large-scale network infrastructure. This role also requires experience in the migration and integration of network services across domains. This role requires proactive executive leadership, strong resource management and program management skills, and the ability to influence at the executive level. The Network Engineering Director will be responsible for influencing technology and business leaders to align with technology strategies and will provide oversight and guidance for project initiatives impacting the supported network infrastructure. This role will serve as the face of the organization for stability and reliability of the network infrastructure. In addition, the Director will work cross-functionally between parks and NBCU Enterprise Technology teams across coasts to ensure alignment of technology strategies.

This role will ensure that network services support the mission of Universal Destinations & Experiences by providing direction and goals for the Network team. Working with key leadership and department personnel that this position manages, they will implement the technology roadmaps for each area and the key business processes improvements required to support the upcoming growth of Universal Studios Hollywood. This role requires extensive technical experience and experience managing technology service organizations.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• 10-15+ years' experience in a large technology organization with proven experience partnering with client groups in support of broad scale IT Infrastructure and related IT processes.
• 5-7+ years' experience in a technology leadership position with a proven track record of implementing large scale infrastructure projects, managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of IT network architecture, management, and support.
• Ability to develop technology strategies and roadmaps and work across internal departments and businesses to align strategies.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong leadership capability, executing as appropriate in the areas of responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of network planning and operations, design, and deployment.
• Expertise in budget planning, financial management and resource management.
• Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies including information security and disaster recovery.
• Strong business acumen and business planning skills.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others.
• Bachelors or master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Contract negotiation skills
• Ability to travel as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $155,000 - $190,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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