IT Manager- #0033633

Company: Space Telescope Science Institute

Location: Baltimore, MD

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Core Mission Services team in our IT Service Division. Located on the Johns Hopkins University campus in Baltimore, MD, STScI is the science operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the science and mission operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scheduled to launch in spring 2021. STScI offers an excellent and generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and a stimulating and diverse work environment. Relocation assistance may be available. Explore our benefits: http://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/benefits

Your Role & Responsibilities:
The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is seeking an IT Manager responsible for the Institute’s Core Mission Services Branch. We are looking to you to bring your experience as a staff manager with broad knowledge of IT and support of mission critical environments. You will lead your staff in developing a productive, respectful and inclusive work culture empowering career development, innovation and teamwork.
You will work as an integral part of the IT Services Division’s Management Team in support of improving the breadth and depth of the IT staff’s contribution to the missions of STScI. This includes:
 Strategic planning, project and portfolio management
 Managing a staff of approximately 9 system administrators, storage technologists, scientific software support administrators, and mission liaisons (Business Relationship Managers)
 Identifying, engineering, implementing, and supporting mission critical infrastructure for observatory planning, scheduling, flight operations, data management and data distribution
 Participating in strategic planning for ongoing missions as well as future opportunities
 Coordinating development and technical business requirements with STScI Mission Offices
 Providing IT input for proposals for future missions and ongoing mission renewals

Your Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Successful applicants are typically eager to learn and grow in their career, demonstrate great versatility and teamwork, and are creative problem-solvers with strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills. You have a 15+ years of progressively responsible and technical expertise with prior management experience.
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the field of information systems or computer science. An advanced degree would be advantageous. Substitution of relevant education or experience for the stated qualifications may be considered.
 Experience leading teams supporting mission critical infrastructure and systems
 Proven experience with ITIL. Certification preferred.
 Experience with waterfall and agile project management practices
 DevOps experience is a plus
 Proven technical leadership experience
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within your branch and externally, including collaborating effectively with other managers, customers and stakeholders
 Success in advocating for diverse and inclusive teams and work culture
Candidates must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident. ITAR clearance is required.

To Apply: Share your experience by completing an on-line application. Please upload a cover letter and resume on one PDF document for review. Applications received by August 19, 2019 will receive full consideration.

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