Technical Project Manager 3 - 131686

Company: University of California San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Payroll Title: TCHL PROJECT MGT PROFL 3 Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Hiring Pay Scale: $94,400 - $100,000 / Year Worksite: Remote Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: Uncovered Total Openings: 2 Work Schedule: 8 hrs/day #131686 Technical Project Manager 3 Extended Deadline: Fri 11/8/2024 UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/22/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/2/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.DESCRIPTIONUC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO).Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what's right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation.Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) is responsible for the overall direction and management of project and program portfolios, optimization of investments and resources on projects, informing the strategic direction for campus-wide implementation, coordination, business analysis, systems analysis, ROI reporting, as well as delivery of agreed small, medium, and exceptionally large and complex IT projects.Reporting to the Portfolio and Project Management Office, and assigned to various teams across the department, the Project Manager will manage multiple technical projects in support of campus-wide IT initiatives and work collaboratively on cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives. This position will work on a selection of projects across the realms of academic and business systems, and large-scale administrative systems and efforts.Involves managing technical projects having a defined beginning and end. Applies standard Project Management framework processes and methodologies to lean project efforts involving departmental or cross-functional teams. Plans, coordinates and monitors scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, tasks, risks, staff and deliverables. Monitors the project from initiation through completion. Organizes and leads activities relating to the management and completion of projects.Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced technical project management professional with a full understanding of project management frameworks and methods, relevant policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates competency in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Manages projects of diverse scope, size, impact, budget and / or project team size.Additionally, applies advanced business process and analysis concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.Responsibilities:

• Applies standard Project Management framework processes and methodologies to lean project efforts involving departmental or cross-functional teams. Plans, coordinates and monitors scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, tasks, risks, staff and deliverables. Monitors the project from initiation through completion. Organizes and leads activities relating to the management and completion of projects.
• Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced technical project management professional with a full understanding of project management frameworks and methods, relevant policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates competency in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Manages projects of diverse scope, size, impact, budget and / or project team size.
• Additionally, applies advanced business process and analysis concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelor's Degree in related area; and/or equivalent experience, training, or certifications.
  • Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope. Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
  • Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
  • Demonstrated advanced organization and project management skills.
  • Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress.
  • Requires effective communication and organization skills.
  • Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
  • Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
  • Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.
  • Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrated effective writing skills.
  • Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
  • Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Knowledge of most aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
    • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
    • Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.
    • Employee must be available to travel as required. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce. This position is eligible for full: - Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Vacation/Holidays - Life Insurance - UC Retirement Plan. For more information about UCSD and UCSD . To calculate an approximate value of the UC Total Compensation package, please click .Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $94,400 - $176,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $45.21 - $84.67 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit . UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit for more information.
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