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Research Systems Project Manager

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Nov 22, 2024

Research Systems Project Manager

IT Project Management

Full Time

81362BR

Job Summary

Applies advanced technical project management 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 highly complex issues. Determines methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results. Manages projects of broad and diverse scope, size, impact, budget and/or project team size, with considerable impact on the organization.

This position will be heavily involved in the execution of projects implemented in support of our research community, following institutional policies and practices.

Works with different levels of stakeholders in research areas including departmental IT resources which support diverse areas of research. Across research areas, work with stakeholders to support and understand how to effectively direct the team to implement the approved projects, solutions, tools, and operational process improvements. Implementation will include new infrastructure solutions and research tools which will require close partnership with internal and external research communities as well as Central IT teams responsible for supporting existing solutions. Incumbent will also lead projects repatriating applications from the cloud to a centralized data center. Understanding and reporting concerns during the deployment of these efforts will be key to ensuring a successful implementation.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $213,200 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF IT is technologically and organizationally complex, with both centralized and departmental IT units providing support for enterprise and specialized services. UCSF IT provides infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services, essential to the organization's ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store, and share sensitive information. The IT Project Management Office supports collaboration and value delivery though the definition of standards supportive of delivering projects at scale. The IT Project Management Office orchestrates project execution, ensuring strategic alignment, optimal resource allocation, and value creation.

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and / or 8+ equivalent experience/training.
  • 8+ years of experience using project management tools, to effectively plan and track projects, including adapting their use as appropriate for each project's unique needs.
  • 8+ years of experience leading projects that require cross-functional collaboration
  • 8+ years of experience working with outside vendors (e.g., hardware, software tools, certification consultants, cloud providers) and holding them accountable to SOWs.
  • Experience working with cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure).
  • 6+ years' experience in data center migration (cloud, data center)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate agreement amongst team members with disparate personalities and viewpoints.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
  • Experience working with all facets of an academic research community for project implementation
  • Requires extensive knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of the impact on 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 effective writing skills.
  • Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
  • Proven leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced skills for 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. Understand the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools, and metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
  • Experience leading a team of technology professionals.
  • Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications, including hardware infrastructure, cloud, applications, networking, software, operations, and disaster recovery.

Preferred Qualifications


  • PMP certification
  • Certified Scrum Master

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000522 TCHL PROJECT MGT PROFL 4

Job Category

Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

12-Sep-2025

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

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