[IP] NLR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: NLR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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From: Tom West <twest@xxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:20:01 -0800
From: Tom West
Date: February 28, 2005
Subject: Director of Operations Position Announcement
National LambdaRail, Inc. (NLR), a major initiative of U.S. research universities and private sector technology companies to provide a
national-scale infrastructure for research and experimentation using cutting-edge networking technologies, invites applications for the position of NLR Director of Operations.
The NLR Director of Operations reports directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and oversees the implementation and operations
of NLR’s nationwide infrastructure and advanced network services.
The location for this position is open; salary and benefits are negotiable; and, the position will remain open until filled.
See enclosed position description.
Director of Operations
03-01-05
The National LambdaRail, Inc. (NLR) Director of Operations reports directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and oversees the implementation and operations of NLR’s nationwide infrastructure and advanced network services. The Director’s scope of responsibilities includes but is not limited to day-to day oversight and management of the following functions:
· NLR infrastructure and network services;
· technical support services for networking and infrastructure provided through various contracts;
· procurements and technical support budgets;
· contractual services to provision NLR members and others with NLR capacity and resources;
• implementation of network infrastructure capacity, resources and services; and,
· all related projects.
In addition, the Director of Operations will:
· work with the CEO, Chief Scientist, Chair of the Engineering and Architecture Committee, and the NLR Technical Support Services directors (Call Center, Layer 1, Layer 2/3 and Experiments Support Services) on developing and recommending strategic directions and plans for the future;
· work with the Chief Scientist in coordinating with the NLR Network Research Council to ensure that the NLR resources committed to network and experimental research in the Bylaws are provided to this community;
· work with Chair of Engineering and Architecture to facilitate the work of the NLR Engineering and Architecture Committee and other groups to ensure the successful planning, development and implementation of the infrastructure and new advanced network services;
· work with the various NLR Technical Support Services directors to ensure the successful delivery of all advanced network capacity, resources and services;
· work with the Corporate Partners to ensure their successful engagement in the work of NLR;
· report on the work of all operational activities and projects to the CEO, as appropriate;
· advise the CEO on matters related to the NLR;
· assist the CEO in securing additional funding to advance the capabilities to serve the research and education community;
· represent the CEO and NLR, as requested;
· develop and maintain the NLR project/activity “outcomes report” for all projects and operations to inform NLR members, and others of on-going status of all NLR endeavors; and,
· prepare and submit written and oral progress reports to the CEO, as requested.
This position requires:
· solid knowledge about the evolution and developments in telecommunications;
· strong management, decision-making and communications skills;
· demonstrated financial management knowledge and skills; including tracking project costs;
· demonstrated successful senior management in telecommunications in education and/or telecommunications industries;
· demonstrated project management and technical planning skills and experience;
· working technical knowledge of optics, switches and routers, including experience with multiple providers;
· demonstrated procurement and contractual negotiations and management knowledge and skills;
· excellent organizational and written/verbal interpersonal communications skills;
· individual initiative and a strong commitment to the work of NLR throughout the research and education community nationally and internationally; and,
· meeting employment qualifications of at least one of the NLR Members.
Preferred attributes:
· knowledge of the Internet2 and other networking initiatives nationally and internationally;
· ability to coordinate with the technical lead at NLR member MetaPops to ensure strong working relationship with regional/state networks; and,
· working knowledge of network operations centers.
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