• Job Description

  Req#: 83482BR

  Job Summary

  Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the Project Management Senior Associate applies skills as a seasoned, experienced project management professional with a full understanding of project management frameworks and methods, relevant policies and procedures, and organizational objectives to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates competency in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions. Manages projects of diverse scope, size, impact, budget and / or project team size. Participates with other higher-level managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Develops and coordinates high-priority initiatives; handles questions, concerns, issues and scheduling requests; may serve as a liaison to a variety of internal and external constituencies. 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.
  
  The Audit & Advisory Services department operates at a very fast pace, with multiple simultaneous projects occurring at all times. This position requires the utmost professionalism as it may serve as the primary information point as well as functions as liaison with other key university stakeholders and senior leadership. This position requires excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills. The Project Management Senior Associate must be a self-starter, able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment, and exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. The Project Management Senior Associate will work on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
  
  This position should be able to triage, reprioritize projects, and respond to unexpected events independently and promptly. A crucial element of this position is confidentiality, tact, and discretion to handle highly sensitive matters.
  
  
  
  The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

  Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

  The salary range for this position is $84,400 - 180,000 (Annual Rate).

  To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

  Department Description

  UCSF Audit & Advisory Services (A&AS) provides independent, objective assurance and advice that provides value added services toward reducing risk and improving operations. These critical activities contribute significantly to the ability of UCSF to achieve its organizational objectives and mission of advancing health worldwide.
  
  Services provided include assurance/compliance audits, advisory/consulting pro j ects, and inv e stiga t ive r eviews. The scope of A&AS encompasses activ i t i es wi thin the UCSF Health care Ente rpri se ; Professional Schools, I ns t itutes and Centers , and r elat ed academic units of the UCSF Camp u s ; and Finance and Ad m i nist ra tive Services.
  
  Additionally, A&AS coordinates the act i vities o f visiting externa l auditors; provides special s t udies and assess me nts as r equ ested by management; serves as the coordination and triage po i nt for al l whistleblower co m pl aints; and assists, as requested , the Univers i ty's financial auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers , in performing the a nn ual e xami nation o f the fi n anci a l s tatements

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Minimum of 3 years related experience
  • Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies
  • Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks
  • Demonstrated organization and project management skills
  • Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques
  • Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Jira,)
  • Demonstrated experience using collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, etc.) to facilitate team communication and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated experience generating reports and analyzing project data to track progress, performance, and make data-driven decisions.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives
  • Demonstrated effective writing skills. Knowledge of all aspects of communications
  • Leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments
  • Demonstrated effective writing skills. Knowledge of all aspects of communications
  • Leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments

  License/Certification

  • Project management certification from a reputable organization such as PMP, CSM or ACP to include a qualifying exam and / or quality assurance processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience required

  About UCSF

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

  Pride Values

  UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
  
  In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
  
  Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

  Organization

  Campus

  Job Code and Payroll Title

  004473 PROJECT MGT PROFL 3

  Job Category

  Project Management

  Bargaining Unit

  99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

  Employee Class

  Career

  Percentage

  100%

  Location

  San Francisco, CA

  Campus

  Mission Center Building (SF)

  Work Style

  Hybrid

  Shift

  Days

  Shift Length

  10 Hours

• About the company

  The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a public land-grant research university in San Francisco, California. It is part of the University of California system and it is dedicated entirely to health science. It is a major center of medical and biological research and teaching.

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