General Information
| Job Description | PROJECT MGT PROFL 4 | Working Title | Finance And Administration Project Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004474 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | SOM Finance and Admin Dept - D02013 | Department Head | Deborah Deas |
| Supervisor | Maria Aldana | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Applies advanced project management frameworks and methods and campus, medical center or Office of the President objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results. Manages projects of broad and diverse scope, size, impact, budget and / or project team size, with considerable impact to the organization. Projects may be passed off to the owners to implement and maintain. Requires level of expertise in project management such as project management certificate and / or quality improvement processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direction of the CFAO for the UCR School of Medicine (SOM), the Project Manager will manage projects with a high degree of autonomy. They will be responsible for managing and overseeing projects from inception to implementation, for the Finance and Administration (F&A) unit, while ensuring they are completed timely and within budget. Additionally, they will be responsible for chairing or co-chair project meetings, in partnership with CFAO, administering all projects under the CFAO's purview, developing project plans, charters and timelines with clear deliverables. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6+ years of project management experience with finance and administrative projects | Preferred |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Project management certificate and / or quality assurance processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Implements or oversees the project management process for the campus, medical center or Office of the President?s products and services involving diverse departmental or cross-functional teams.
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30 |
Applies advanced project management concepts with a full understanding of project management practices and policies and procedures to manage complex projects. Provides analysis and status tracking for highly complex, project-related issues.
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20 |
Initiates, designs, and leads project proposals and reports. Analyzes and may direct project proposals and reports.
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15 |
| Initiates, designs and leads project proposals and reports. Oversees project progress from initiation through delivery including system integration, project and campus, medical center or Office of the President communications, interaction with vendors and managing risk. Identify and escalate risks and propose and facilitate innovative solutions. | 10 |
| May lead a team of technical project management professionals. Assembles and directs large project teams, develops detailed project plans and schedules and monitors budget and resources. | 10 |
| Directs project activities with the goal of completing the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. | 10 |
| Manage issues that arise as result of implementing various changes within the organization. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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. | Required |
| Working knowledge of initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. | Required |
| Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. | Required |
| Demonstrated advanced organization and project management skills. | Required |
| Demonstrated advanced effective writing skills. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of communications. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. | Required |
| Proven leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments. | Required |
| Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. | Required |
| Demonstrated capacity to anticipate location specific obstacles and plan for contingencies. | Required |
| Requires advanced knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives. | Required |
| Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. | Required |
| Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. | Required |
| Experience leading a team of technology professionals. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Preferred |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |