Sr. Director Of Collaboration Technologies

This is a Full Time Job

Description

How we LEAD:

The Sr. Director of Collaboration Technologies will also work closely with Technology executive staff decision makers in other departments in order to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective collaboration solutions for all aspects of the global organization. He/she will provide tower leadership in conjunction with the architecture and implementation functions.

How you’ll CREATE:
• Becomes the UMG Global Tower lead for the IT collaboration systems and tools.
• Defines, maintains and oversees UMG’s strategy for collaboration technology.
• Defines, develops, documents and maintains standards, best practices, and deployment frameworks.
• Promotes the use of the defined IT standards within UMG business units to both technical and non-technical customers.
• Engages with project teams to develop and agree technical collaboration solutions for project deployments.
• Provides collaboration thought leadership and guidance to other members of the Technology teams.
• Lead major collaboration initiatives and projects such as video conferencing, telephony, data sharing and storage.
• Create and manage annual budget for UMG IT collaboration.
• Oversee vendors work efforts on implementations.
• Manage technical project review meetings. Ensure project technical designs meet UMG’s operational requirements and in compliance with UMG infrastructure and security standards.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Bring your VIBE:
• 10 years minimum Experience in delivering Unified Communications, Voice Systems, Video Conferencing and Collaboration projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery teams including design/architecture experience.
• Proven ability to deliver key objectives within schedule and budget.
• Strong working knowledge in these areas; Office 365 Skype, Teams, Slack, Cisco telephony, Zoom, One Drive and SharePoint.
• Solid working knowledge of digital real-time collaboration, meeting and social networking tools and the underlying technology components including Networks, Unified Communications (UC), Voice Systems, VOIP, and Cloud Solutioning strategy.
• Strong Collaboration Infrastructure background.
• Produce high-quality documentation, designs, presentations and plans, strategic roadmaps.
• Experience managing infrastructure in hosted and cloud environments, especially transition to cloud.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Work experience with information and application security concepts, mechanisms, and tools.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Record of progressive management experience culminating at the Director Level.
• BA or BS degree in an IT related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and applicable experience required
• AWS, GCP and Linux/ MCSE certifications strongly preferred

Perks Playlist:
• Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Gift Week”, Summer Fridays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Employee Developmental Support
• Annual Gym Reimbursement Package
• Pet Insurance, plus much more!

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.