This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health Sciences is a multibillion-dollar organization that comprises three professional schools, two hospitals, 20 graduate degree programs, and 90 core facilities and research units all working toward fulfilling its tripartite mission. Led by the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, it accounts for the majority of the University’s research and philanthropic portfolios, in addition to an expanding clinical footprint that spans the San Diego region. With more than 1,700 faculty and 17,000 staff, the Health Sciences is home to nationally recognized academic and clinical programs and has been identified as one of the premier biomedical research institutions in the world. As a top-ranking, future oriented organization, UC San Diego Health Sciences offers challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The Vice Chancellor’s Office follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees.

As part of the VCHS Business Intelligence team, the Project Manager will manage multiple technical projects for Health Sciences-wide business intelligence operations, which supports multiple operational units for HS administration (Finance, Research, Academic, Space, Strategy, and Administrative Units). 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. Perform other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Requires effective communication and organization skills.

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

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

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

• Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.

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

• Demonstrated advanced organization and project management skills.

• 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.

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

• Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress.

• Demonstrates skill consulting to managers and groups at all levels. Ability to facilitate and create consensus based solutions to complex issues while working with all levels of campus administration, academic organizations, and departments.

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various organizational levels. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with technical and non-technical personnel at various organizational levels.

• Strong skills and knowledge of methodologies associated with analysis of processes and problems, information flow and architecture.

• In-depth understanding and skill in process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.

• Experience developing Gantt charts, project timelines, and budgets.

• Experienced in managing database and business intelligence projects.

• Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau, etc.).

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.

• Meeting facilitation skills, including ability to clarify complex ideas and broker consensus among disparate stakeholders.

• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, MS Project, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP Certification preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

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.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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