Senior Technical Project Manager

09 Nov 2024

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Job Description: As a member of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Project Management Office, this position will act as a Senior Technical Project Manager under the general direction of management and will utilize standard project and program management practices and tools in the delivery of technical projects. This position is responsible to steward the delivery of a collection of related initiatives (demands and projects) within ITS service areas, including coordination of project and resource management within the program and provides program level governance (status reporting, identification/management of key issues/risks, and removal of roadblocks). This position is classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as necessary. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The maximum annual budgeted salary for this position is $131,100. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University ofCalifornia SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

Education & Experience RequirementsEducation Requirements

DegreeRequirement

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred

Experience Requirements

ExperienceRequirement

6 - 10 years of related experience.Required Experience with at least one project/program management methodology, such as PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile. Required

License Requirements

LicenseRequirement

Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver's License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles in order to drive either University-owned vehicle or personal vehicle to various sites on UCR's general campus as well as off campus sites (e.g. Palm Desert campIntellicenter Bldg.).Required

Certification Requirements

CertificationRequirement

Professional certification.Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

Information Technology Infrastructure (ITIL) Foundation Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements

Condition Requirement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/AbilityRequirement

Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills Required

Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.Required

Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.Required 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.Required

Demonstrated effective writing skills. Required

Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.Required

Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. Required

Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.Required

Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.Required

Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.Required

Experience leading a team of technology professionals. Required

Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. Required

Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.Required

Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery. Required

Influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources.Required A high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness and the ability to use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve program success and overcome obstacles. A high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalities.Required

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.Required

Special Requirements & Conditions

Special ConditionRequirement

Must pass a background check.Required

Occasional travel for University-related business meetings, conferences, and developmental opportunities. Required

Valid Drivers LicenseRequired

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Overtime Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received

Direction

EnvironmentWorking Environment

Remote with occasional visits to UCR campus as necessary.

Other RequirementsItems Used

  • Copier
  • Printer
  • Scanner
  • Calculator
  • Computer
  • University-Owned/Private Vehicle

Physical Requirements

  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements

  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements

  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

PI150938324

  • ID: #22432963
  • State: California Riverside 92521 Riverside USA
  • City: Riverside
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-09
  • Deadline: 2021-12-27
  • Category: Et cetera