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Director, IT Project and Portfolio Office
University of California Davis
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Posted:
January 9, 2021
Location:
Sacramento, California
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time



Director, IT Project and Portfolio Office


Department Description

UC Davis Health is a multi-billion dollar health system within the University of California System. UC Davis Health serves more than 1 million outpatients and 40,000 inpatients each year across the 625-bed academic medical center and 1,000 member physician group. UC Davis Health is a Magnet designated institution, representing its continued focus on high-quality care.

Job Summary
Final Filing Date : January 31, 2021
Salary Range : $92,700 - $230,200
Salary Frequency : Annual
Appointment Type : Career
Percentage of Time : 100%
Shift Hour : M-F, 8-5
Location : UC Davis Health
City : Sacramento
Union Representation : No
Benefits Eligible : Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities
The Director, IT Project and Portfolio Office, is responsible for leading the portfolio and project management practices to provide clear visibility to the true state of the IT Division's prioritized commitments. Incumbent will establish policies and standard processes for projects within IT to ensure that programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. The Director will work with UCDH leadership, as well as IT management and staff to coordinate the delivery of IT projects in order to achieve UCDH goals and objectives.
The three main components of this role are:
1. IT Planning, Strategy and Governance
  • Develop and maintain the IT strategy centered on and aligned to the UCDH strategy
  • Establish and Maintain IT Portfolio Governance processes
  • Create business value metrics to measure success of the IT portfolio as a whole, and clearly articulate value IT brings to the organization.

2. IT Project Portfolio and Resource Management
  • Oversee the IT project portfolio, including:
    • Planning, strategy, and governance of IT projects.
    • Portfolio and resource management, balancing capacity/demand.
  • Work with Portfolio Leads on strategic planning/alignment, and reporting/communication of portfolio status, and the development, monitoring and control of resource management processes for non-project work and resources.
  • Manage the use of PMO tools, or modules of tools supporting PMO functions including: maintenance, enhancements, support and training.
  • Develop project reporting standards and deliverables for all IT projects, collect status and metrics that measure the productivity of IT processes and resources, and publish regular executive level reporting with updates on all major IT activities.
3. IT Internal Projects and Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Manage and/or provide project PM resources for internal IT projects
  • Lead IT improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Proven expertise in process improvement methodologies, including: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, and/or Value Stream Mapping.
  • Advanced communication (written and verbal), organization, and management skills
  • Proven ability to lead and/or manage program managers, project managers, and business analysts directly and indirectly.
  • Mastery of best practices in project management discipline required, including extensive understanding of multiple project management methodologies (e.g. SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Ability to establish priorities, goals / objectives and timelines.
  • Possess strong strategy development and planning skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate and oversee assignments to ensure successful and timely completion as well as to obtain the cooperation of others within and outside the unit. Works in a collaborative manner to achieve results.
  • Has an understanding of how programs relate to other business strategies and initiatives. Strong knowledge and understanding of service delivery and business relationship management principles.
  • Experienced in leading change management activities and managing their impact across multiple units or departments.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to large groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in business administration, information technology, information systems, project management, or similar field preferred.
  • Extensive or advanced knowledge of IT Applications and Infrastructure sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment and direction.
  • Experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, to include the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies.
Special Requirements
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.



To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=14056&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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About University of California Davis
UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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