Sr. Project Manager

Job description

Seeking a seasoned senior project manager with 7+ years of solid project management experience for UCOP IT projects spanning multiple systems & technologies including infrastructure, Security, and Oracle Financials.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrable skills in delivering projects in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders, vendors and implementation partners.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (IT, IS, Computer Science, etc.)

 

Experience

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in project management

 

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

 

  • Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile/Scrum)
  • Highly advanced skills associated with end-to-end PMLC for programs/projects of large-scale scope.
  • Demonstrated project leadership, reporting and management skills.
  • Demonstrated effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to present/communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to deliver projects timely within budget and defined scope.
  • Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity.
  • CSM certification

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in higher education
  • Experience managing cybersecurity and/or infrastructure projects
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification