Hiring: Executive Director, Network, Data Center and Communications Services - Computing Services Company: Carnegie Mellon University Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:43:11 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Financial Planning, Infrastructure as Code, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •10+ years) in enterprise networking, data centers, IT infrastructure, or related technology services, including leading managers and senior technical contributors. Required Skills: •As a technology leader at Carnegie Mellon University, you will provide executive leadership for the network, data center, and communications services that support the university’s academic, research, and administrative missions. •Lead an organization responsible for critical infrastructure and services, balancing operational excellence with the continued evolution of how those services are designed, delivered, and managed. •Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Infrastructure Services, you will lead directors and senior technical experts and engage closely with IT teams and university partners to align capabilities, investments, and service delivery with evolving institutional needs. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. •Significant progressive leadership experience (10+ years) in enterprise networking, data centers, IT infrastructure, or related technology services, including leading managers and senior technical contributors. •Demonstrated success leading architectural, technical, and organizational change to advance standardization, automation, and service delivery without sacrificing the reliability, availability, and stability of critical infrastructure services. •Demonstrated experience negotiating complex, high-value vendor contracts and managing strategic network provider agreements. •Demonstrated capacity to discuss technical issues with engineers, frame choices for executives, and build productive relationships with technical and nontechnical collaborators and partners. •Master’s degree or equivalent advanced experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!