Technical Project Manager

Position Summary The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks an experienced and highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT projects. The role will report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—defining scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating cross‑functional teams and vendors, managing risks, reporting progress, and delivering results on time, within budget, and aligned with UCANR's strategic goals. This is a full‑time, 100% fixed‑career appointment based in Davis, CA, with eligibility for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants residing in California. Pay Scale: $103,100.00/year to $149,700.00/year Job Posting Close Date: The job remains open until filled. Key Responsibilities Applies advanced technical project management concepts, provides analysis and resolutions for highly complex, project‑related issues (30%). Implements the project management process for IT products and services, designs and leads project proposals, plans, communications, and reports (30%). Has overall project management responsibility, may lead a team of analysts or other project resources including vendors and contractors, directs project activities and resources to complete the project on schedule and within budget constraints, oversees the project from initiation through delivery (20%). Oversees the ServiceNow platform at an enterprise level, working closely with IT system administrators and business analysts to plan, prioritize, and implement enhancements and organization‑wide solutions (20%). Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., Computer Science) and/or equivalent experience and training. Basic knowledge of project‑management principles, theories, and concepts and experience with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). Lead end‑to‑end implementations—requirements gathering, testing, stakeholder engagement, deployment, stabilization, and post‑go‑live support—and design or automate digital workflows, task automations, and project dashboards to improve visibility and cross‑functional collaboration. Expertise in selecting and applying appropriate project‑management methods, adapting them to changing business needs, and leveraging tracking tools/metrics (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Project) to monitor effort, cost, and progress on broad, complex initiatives. Ability to assess organizational IT needs, design services/processes to meet them, and understand the impact of technology initiatives on the broader organization. Proven capacity to anticipate obstacles, develop contingency plans, and maintain meticulous attention to detail while prioritizing tasks effectively. Strong written communication skills, the ability to convey information clearly at all organizational levels, and a track record of establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder partnerships that ensure alignment, manage expectations, and enable shared decision‑making. Demonstrated leadership of technology teams, persuasive argumentation, and effective problem‑solving skills. Experience managing vendors, contracts, SOWs, and partner deliverables while leading a team of technology professionals. Ability to integrate critical information across disciplines, understand how projects support broader business strategies, and identify process‑improvement opportunities in complex technical environments. Preferred Skills Demonstrated experience with large‑scale, multi‑department stakeholder coalitions or governance boards that drive enterprise‑wide technology decision‑making. Prior experience working within the University of California system or other higher‑education institutions. Professional certification (PMP or equivalent). Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification. Special Conditions of Employment Must possess a valid California Driver's License and be able to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability damage insurance on a vehicle used is required. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke‑ and tobacco‑free environment. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) are strictly prohibited. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing job duties, ensuring that such information is safeguarded and shared only with individuals who have a legitimate business need to know. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, or if they have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr