Senior Technical Project Manager - Student Affairs IT (0522U) #86603

Senior Technical Project Manager – Student Affairs IT (0522U) 86603 Position Summary: Involves managing technical projects with a defined beginning and end. The role manages the project’s framework, processes, and methodologies, engaging departmental or cross‑functional teams. It plans, coordinates, and monitors scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, tasks, risks, staff, and deliverables from initiation through completion, organizing and leading activities related to project management and completion. Responsibilities Applies advanced technical project management concepts with a full understanding of project management practices and IT policies and procedures. Responsible for providing analysis for highly complex, project‑related issues. Assembles and directs a large project team, develops a detailed project plan, schedules, and may monitor budget/spending (people and dollars). Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery, including oversight of system integration, project and campus communications, interface with vendors, and managing risk. Coordinates all related activities and work for complex projects within the assigned portfolio of Berkeley IT; may include temporary supervision of staff assigned from technical workgroups. Facilitates portfolio reviews and assists with portfolio prioritization in collaboration with departmental and divisional leadership. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Maintains a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotion, and/or public relations of the University. Supports the success and objectives of Berkeley IT. Provides training and coaching on Project Management methodologies, policies and procedures to staff and student teams. Responsible for the development and implementation process of the campus’ products and services involving departmental or cross‑functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products. Initiates, designs and leads the Request for Information (RFI)/Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Participates in the annual cycle of recruitment, hiring and training of student employees; shares responsibility for developing and sustaining a strong student leadership program. Identifies and selects training opportunities for professional development. Participates in cross‑functional group discussions, activities and other training efforts. Adheres to University and departmental policies, procedures, and professional practices as well as city, state, and federal laws. Also responsible for adherence to UC Berkeley’s Data Classification Standard, Minimum Security Standards for Networked Devices and Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT project management as well as development and implementation involving departmental or cross‑functional teams. Requires highly effective communication, organization, and project management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner to achieve results. Requires strong conceptual and planning skills. Requires knowledge of many aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, voice, software applications, operations and disaster response. Has an understanding of how programs relate to other business strategies and initiatives. Requires ability to assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Education Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley must provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. This is an exempt monthly‑paid position. This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for full UC benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, Berkeley