As a member of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Project Management Office, this position will act as a Senior Technical Project Manager under the general direction of management and will utilize standard project and program management practices and tools in the delivery of technical projects. This position is responsible to steward the delivery of a collection of related initiatives (demands and projects) within ITS service areas, including coordination of project and resource management within the program and provides program level governance (status reporting, identification/management of key issues/risks, and removal of roadblocks).

This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The maximum budgeted annual salary for the position is $130,000.

Applicants must have current permanent work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of "Up to Date" Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

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Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.
Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
Demonstrated effective writing skills.
Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs.
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery.
Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills
Influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources.
Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
Effective skill at 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. Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics.
A high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness and the ability to use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve program success and overcome obstacles. A high level of empathy and the ability to vary styles of interaction to match the needs of a variety of temperaments and personalities.
Experience leading a team of technology professionals.

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UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.