IT Project Manager

Working Title: Pharmacy Relocation Project Manager
Bill rate: ***/hr
Schedule: M-F, Day shift position with flexibility based on project needs
Hybrid: 1-2 days per week based on project need
ll candidates must be on a *** (no 1099s/C2C)


This initial term for these contractor will be 6 months with an overall project Go-live Fall of 2028.


UCSF is looking for someone that is in the Bay Area and able to be onsite as needed at the New Oyster Point Location.


Looking for Application PM' (not construction/relocation). The RX department are relocating but the PM will be leading the application build activities.


This PM will be assigned to Pharmacy relocation. The PM should have significant PM experience with EPIC Beaker and Willow build/implementation/optimization respectively. This project will focus on the centralization of both Lab operations to the Oyster Point location.


The Technical Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the *** Central Pharmacy relocation and activation project at the new Building located at 369 Oyster Point in South San Francisco.
This highly visible, enterprise-wide initiative includes the consolidation of Laboratory Services into a centralized, state-of-the-art laboratory facility designed to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, automation, and service quality across the health system. The incumbent will manage complex cross-functional efforts involving laboratory operations, equipment and automation integration, IT infrastructure, Epic Beaker and laboratory systems implementation, workflow redesign, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and organizational change management. Working closely with executive leadership, laboratory operations, clinical stakeholders, Health IT teams, and external vendors, the Project Manager will be responsible for governance, budget and schedule management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and transition planning to ensure a seamless relocation and successful activation of the centralized laboratory environment while supporting ***'s long-term strategic goals for innovation, growth, and excellence in diagnostic services.
*Relocation of the actual Lab services....not new construction perse.


Required Qualifications
EPIC PM experience required
5 to 7 years of project management experience.
Minimum 2 years of healthcare industry experience.
Experience managing technology related initiatives.
bility to anticipate obstacles and develop contingency plans.
Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
Experience selecting and implementing project management methodologies.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem solving skills.
dvanced organizational and project management capabilities.
Experience tracking project budgets, schedules, metrics, and resources.
bility to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Experience leading teams of technology professionals.
bility to integrate information across disciplines and align projects with business strategy.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Preferred Qualifications
dvanced knowledge of computing and communications infrastructure, networking, software operations, and disaster recovery.
Experience working with Epic applications.
PMP Certification from PMI.
Epic Certification in one or more Clinical or Revenue Cycle applications.


Required Skills
Project planning and execution
Risk management
Stakeholder management
Vendor management
Budget and resource management
Executive communication
Team leadership
Conflict resolution
Strategic planning
Technology project delivery
Cross functional collaboration
Change management
Problem Solving Expectations
Resolve ambiguous cross functional challenges involving competing priorities and limited resources.
nalyze enterprise delivery risks and operational impacts.
Facilitate alignment among executives, operational teams, and technical stakeholders.
Develop recovery strategies for projects facing significant delivery, financial, or resource risks.
Recommend portfolio prioritization and governance actions for enterprise programs.

Position Summary


The Technical Project Manager IIII leads large, complex technology projects and programs across UCSF. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing project scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables from initiation through completion. The position partners with clinical, operational, technical, and executive stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes that align with organizational priorities.


The incumbent establishes project governance, reporting, and risk management processes while managing multiple concurrent initiatives. This role requires the ability to direct vendors, engineers, design and construction teams, and other project participants to deliver projects on time and within budget.


Key Responsibilities
dvanced Project Management (40%)
Manage highly complex technology projects using advanced project management methodologies.
nalyze and resolve complex project issues.
pply IT policies, procedures, and best practices to project execution.
Provide recommendations and solutions for project related challenges.
Project Delivery Leadership (40%)
Implement project management processes across cross functional teams.
Initiate, design, and lead project proposals.
Develop project reporting and communication plans.
Coordinate stakeholders and resources to achieve project objectives.
Drive successful execution of technology initiatives.
Program and Team Leadership (20%)
Maintain overall responsibility for project outcomes.
ssemble and lead project teams.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
Monitor budgets, timelines, and project performance.
Oversee vendor management and risk mitigation activities.
Communicate effectively with senior leadership and external partners.