Job Description

Payroll Title:
TCHL PROJECT MGT PROFL 3
Department:
INFORMATION SERVICES
Hiring Pay Scale
$91,300 - 123,000.00 / Year
Worksite:
Towne Centre Drive
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#129516 Senior Project Manager - Hybrid/Remote

Filing Deadline: Thu 5/9/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 04/29/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/09/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Towne Centre Drive and remote.

DESRIPTION

The Senior Project Manager independently leads and directs multiple projects and/or programs of medium to large size and complexity. Initiates, Assesses, plans, manages and evaluates cross-functional / cross-organizational systems, develop/implement projects with high risk and financial, operational or legal implications. Anticipates project or program risks and plans with appropriate action to avoid or mitigate risks to project schedules, budget, deliverables, quality and staffing. Provides leadership and decision making ability where competing interests and priorities involve the highest levels of management.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage all aspects of the project and program life cycle (PLC)
  • Utilize broad technical knowledge of IT disciplines, specialized knowledge of the organization’s mission/business needs and the healthcare industry in general to manage large-scale projects and programs effectively
  • Conduct assigned projects/programs in accordance with PMO project and program management methodology, approved plans and stakeholder expectations; uses and coaches others on the PMO’s project and program management methodology / tools
  • Directs and coordinates activities supporting multiple smaller projects with multiple project managers. Provides hands-on leadership and process subject matter expertise to project / program teams and senior level management.
  • Develop and maintain project schedule using PMIS tools, (e.g. MS Project, Clarity, ServiceNow) to include WBS, task dependencies, durations, resource assignments and critical path
  • Ensures appropriate project governance is in place and used (e.g. project steering committee, change control, baseline management)
  • Facilitate project and deployment meetings
  • Oversee project financials, including managing billing and receivable process
  • Monitor progress of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Build and maintain superior client relations
  • Ability to perform detailed business case assessments
  • Ability to develop visual dashboards or reports
  • Ability to learn PPM tool and provide minor technical support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training in project management and project management applications (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, ServiceNow) OR a Bachelor’s Degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training in project management and project management applications (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, ServiceNow.)

  • Applied knowledge of project management best practices and frameworks such as PMI’s Body of Knowledge or System Development Life Cycle.

  • Demonstrated Healthcare and/or IT industry experience.

  • Professional experience and proven success managing technical projects.

  • Requires effective communication and organization skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

  • Strong presentation skills utilizing presentation software applications (MS PowerPoint, LucidChart, KeyNote).

  • Strong budget management experience

  • Strong risk and issue management experience.

  • Agile and/or waterfall project delivery methodologies.

  • Experience with large, academic medical center IT projects.

  • Experience with construction or facilities projects

  • Experience with EMR projects

  • Vendor management experience.

  • Experience using a technical dashboard reporting tool such as Tableau or PowerBI

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $91,300 - $170,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $43.73 - $81.75

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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