UCLA is Hiring a Project Manager Near Los Angeles, CA
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.
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 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.
Percentage of Time:
100%
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Three years of 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
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.
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
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
Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field.
Required
Five or more years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field.
Preferred
Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university.
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications.
Preferred
PgMP, PfMP, Agile Scrum, LEAN Six Sigma, ITIL, and/or OCM certification
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
01-25-2024
External Posting Date:
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