Senior Project Manager - Hybrid - 133141

Sr. Project Manager independently leads and directs multiple projects and/or programs of medium to large size and complexity. Plans, manages and evaluates cross-functional/cross-organizational systems, develop/implement projects with high risk/impact financial, operational or legal implications. Anticipates project or program risks and plans with appropriate action to avoid or mitigate risks to project schedules, budget, deliverables, quality and staffing. Provides leadership and decision making ability where competing interests and priorities involve the highest levels of management.

This role will manage projects, acquisitions and the relationship between the IS Epic team, and Ambulatory operations teams. It will drive communication and collaboration on high-profile initiatives across multiple service lines within the enterprise, to organize priority efforts and projected pipelines.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage all aspects of the project and program life cycle (PLC).
• Utilize broad technical knowledge of IT disciplines, specialized knowledge of the organization's mission/business needs, and the healthcare industry in general to manage large-scale projects and programs effectively.
• Facilitate multi-organizational collaboration on IT requests, prioritization, and forecasting amongst top-level executives.
• Conduct assigned projects/programs in accordance with PMO project and program management methodology, approved plans and stakeholder expectations; uses and coaches others on the PMO's project and program management methodology /tools.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders, jurisdictions, and oversee the integration of all resources from employees to vendors. Tracks the progress of employees, contractors, and vendors throughout the project.
• Directs and coordinates activities supporting multiple smaller projects with multiple project managers. Provides hands-on leadership and process subject matter expertise to project/program teams and senior level management.
• Develop and maintain project schedule using PMIS tools, (e.g. MS Project, Clarity, Service Now) to include WBS, task dependencies, durations, resource assignments, and critical path.
• Travel to sites and work in client designated areas as required including construction sites and areas under renovations.
• Attend project and deployment meetings.
• Oversee project financials, including managing billing and receivable process.
• Monitor progress of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Build and maintain superior client relations.
• Hardware Installation: Project manager coordinates field installations with the relevant team leads.
• Conduct technical dress rehearsal with Electronic Medical Record system.
• Facilitate on-site Go Live Project Management tasks.

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training. Related experience: project management, project management applications (e.g. Clarity, Service Now), and/or IS technical support.

• Requires effective communication and organization skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.

• Demonstrated advanced organization and project management skills.

• Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.

• Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.

• One (1) or more years of relevant experience - facilities/construction project management, clinical acquisitions, clinical systems (EMR), program management, project management tools/applications (Clarity, ServiceNow, etc.)

• Applied knowledge of project management best practices and frameworks such as PMI's Body of Knowledge or System Development Lifecycle.

• Healthcare and IT industry experience.

• Professional experience and proven success managing IT infrastructure in an construction environment.

• Healthcare and Construction industry experience.

• Verifiable designs for large-enterprise data networks (copper and fiber) and Server Room layouts.

• Experience leading projects to install structured cabling including backbone and horizontal cabling systems.

• Proficient in reading architectural and system design drawings.

• CAPM, PMP Project Management Institute certification and/or other formal project management training.

• Experience with large, academic medical center IS projects.

• Vendor management experience.

• Construction Drawing analysis

• Application of plans and specifications.

• This position requires the ability to be onsite up 40%, both planned and ad hoc.

• Must be able to work onsite various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.