Onsite Interview must have University Experience.
Local or Nearby
Role: Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Hybrid Oakland CA (onsite 4 days a week)
Duration: 6-12 Months
MOI: 2 rounds of interviews (1st interview Zoom 2nd interview ONSITE)
Please include a WRITTEN summary with the must haves:
Must Have:
- More than 8 years of experience in project management.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
- PMP Certification (must provide proof).
- Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall Agile/Scrum).
- Highly advanced skills associated with end-to-end PMLC for programs/projects of large -scale scope.
- LinkedIn with a picture.
- Must have University or Education field experience.
Job description :-
- Seeking a seasoned senior technical project manager (PM) for UC Investments IT Initiatives spanning multiple platforms and technologies. The role serves as a representative across business and various IT teams ensuring successful delivery of complex cross functional projects.
- This PM supports UC Investments not only by leading formal IT projects but also by managing ongoing operational initiatives that enhance business processes systems and service addition to applying project management rigor the PM collaborates closely with UC Investments stakeholders to scope prioritize and execute operational enhancements that may not follow a traditional project lifecycle.
- The Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to the business helping bridge gaps between IT and UC Investments to drive alignment with strategic priorities. This role is responsible for tracking progress fostering continuous improvements and coordinating efforts across internal IT UCOP UC investments external vendors and cross-functional stakeholders. The PM delivers sustainable incremental enhancements in key areas such as cybersecurity artificial intelligence and other enterprise-level technologies.
- This role requires a proven leader with at least 8 years of hands-on project management experience demonstrating the ability to lead complex initiatives across diverse technical and business domains. The ideal candidate brings a track record of successfully managing high-performing teams collaborating with external vendors and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive results. Strong communication organizational agility and execution discipline are essential for navigating a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple systems platforms and technologies to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Lead operational initiatives that enhance business processes improve system performance and elevate service delivery.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams business stakeholders external vendors and implementation partners to ensure cohesive and effective execution
- Develop and manage detailed project plans schedules and risk registers to support disciplined execution.
- Facilitate executive-level reporting communication enabling timely decision-making and alignment with leadership priorities.
- Navigate ambiguity with confidence drive clarity and focus in complex fast-paced environments.
- Ensure timely on-scope and on-budget delivery of projects and operational initiatives consistently aligned with business objectives.
Education :-
- Bachelors degree in relevant field (IT IS Computer Science Security or related field)
Experience :-
Required Qualifications :-
- Minimum 8 years of experience in project management
Skills and Abilities :-
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall Agile/Scrum).
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with a high degree of ambiguity.
- 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 effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to present/communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
- Able to deliver projects timely within budget and defined scope.
- Demonstrated complex problem-solving skills with a can do attitude.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications :-
- Prior experience in higher education especially within University of California institutions.
- Experience managing cybersecurity projects and AI awareness.
- Familiarity with UC policies governance and enterprise systems is a plus.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
Thanks & Regards
Kartik Sharma
Recruitment Lead
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