Technical Project Manager 4 (1 of 2)

Job Description

Job Description:
This position currently requires working onsite twice per month based on business needs. This requirement is subject to change. The Technical  Project Manager will report directly to the Director of the Project Management Office. Responsible for establishing the project tracking/reporting and risk management activities and overseeing project management of multiple complex projects. This position requires the skills to manage and direct vendors, engineers, design and construction representatives, and other team members to successfully complete these projects on time and within the defined budget. Must demonstrate the ability to organize, assign, track, and follow up on issues across multiple streams of work and manage resources to meet established deadlines or escalate in a timely fashion. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational skills, pay attention to details, and understand the needs of the customers, be knowledgeable about IT infrastructure and design, and keep abreast of hospital policies and procedures. Should be able to run a small program managing competing priorities and conflicts for limited resources with minimum supervision and the ability to understand new technologies and concepts quickly, and be able to apply them to their projects appropriately. In this customer-facing role, one must establish a strong working relationship with the customer, clearly understand their requirements and work with them to design the optimum solution, keeping current technology, future trends, and the budget in mind. Ability to influence people who do not directly report to them and hence must possess strong inter-personal skills such as team building, consensus building, diplomacy, persuasiveness, and the ability to create a positive work environment. Department Overview The IT Health Project Management Office (PMO) provides centralized leadership and delivery support for a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives across UCSF. The PMO partners with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to plan and execute projects that advance patient care, research, and academic excellence. Through standardized methodologies, tools, and best practices, the PMO promotes consistent, high-quality project delivery aligned with organizational priorities. The PMO manages projects of varying size, scope, and complexity, including large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with significant organizational impact. The team emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management while maintaining flexibility to meet the evolving needs of a complex academic health environment. By fostering collaboration, transparency, and accountability, the PMO plays a critical role in enabling strategic outcomes and improving operational efficiency across the enterprise.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. - Requires a minimum 5 - 7 years of project management experience, principles, theories, and Concepts - Minimum 2 years of experience working in the Health Care Industry - Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. - Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. - Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. - Demonstrated effective writing skills. - Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. - Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. - Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments. - 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. - Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. - Experience leading a team of technology professionals. - Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery. - Experience working with EPIC Applications - Certifications: - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute - (PMI). - EPIC Certification in one or more Clinical or Revenue Cycle application(s)