Project Manager

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Posted: 10-Apr-24

Location: Los Angeles, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 1767

Department Summary
Strategy, Planning, and Operations leads and manages a large and complex portfolio of IT projects and programs while establishing partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts with students, faculty, staff, and external partners on behalf of the IT organization. The Strategy, Planning, and Operations Office also manages organizational initiatives and efforts, including general administrative functions, financial management and budgeting, vendor management and licensing, billing, internal communications, department human resources, talent management, and culture development.The Enterprise Program Management team operates as a centralized, strategic IT function that works with IT executives and key university decision makers to facilitate the strategic alignment, planning, prioritization, and value realization of all enterprise-wide IT projects, programs, and portfolio planning and management activities.
Position Summary

The Project Manager will develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project objectives, scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. They will coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of project activities, while identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, the Project Manager will track and monitor project progress, ensuring milestones are met, and deliverables are completed on time and within budget. They will implement project management best practices and methodologies, such as Agile, to optimize project efficiency and effectiveness.

 

The Project Manager will also evaluate project success and performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with the university's strategic goals. The Project Manager will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling IT projects and programs in service of the institution's academic, research and service mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Three years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Required)

Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)

Five or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management. (Preferred)

Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)

Thorough knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. (Required)

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

Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. 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)

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)

Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)

Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)

Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)

Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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About University of California Los Angeles
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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