Senior Technical Project Manager (Enterprise PMO, Cyber Security & AI) - UCOP

Senior Technical Project Manager (PM)

Interview: F2F - Onsite Interview. Visa: USC, GC and GC EAD Onsite: 4 days onsite in Oakland, CA (local California candidates only, must live near Oakland within 45-minute commute)

Must Haves:

• Recent experience in the last 3 jobs Experience in Academia or Education Industry coming from a University or any College having worked as an IT PM (UC Schools are best!)
• 10 + years of hands-on Project Management (Enterprise PMO) experience, demonstrating the ability to lead complex initiatives across diverse technical and business domains
• The Senior PM (Cyber Security & AI projects) delivers sustainable, incremental enhancements in key IT areas such as cybersecurity, (AI) artificial intelligence projects and other enterprise-level technologies. Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple systems, platforms, and technologies to achieve strategic outcomes
• Senior experience: Collaborate closely with internal teams, business stakeholders, external vendors, and implementation partners to ensure cohesive and effective execution
• Certification: PMP or CSM (MUST!!! Proof required) (must show proof of current PMP certification, submit with resume)
• Bachelors Degree in Technical relevant field

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 delivery. In 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 9 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:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (IT, IS, Computer Science, Security, or related field)

Experience: Required Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in project management

Required Qualifications Skills and Abilities:

• 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
• 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