Senior Technical Project Manager - Student Affairs IT (0522U) 86603 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Student Affairs IT (SAIT) provides technology leadership and support to the Division of Student Affairs; technical support, education, hands-on learning and leadership opportunities for students; and student advocacy and engagement in campus technology development. Effective July 1, SAIT is merging into Berkeley IT. While our core mission will remain, we are expanding our reach with the broader Berkeley IT framework. Berkeley IT provides the vital digital infrastructure and services from cybersecurity and networking to user support. By joining this larger, mission-driven organization, SAIT staff will benefit from a culture of innovation and excellence, working within a team dedicated to delivering high-quality service to the entire campus community.
Position Summary
Involves managing technical projects with a defined beginning and end. Manages the project's framework, processes, and methodologies, involving departmental or cross-functional teams. Plans, coordinates, and monitors scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, tasks, risks, staff, and deliverables. Monitors the project from initiation through completion. Organizes and leads activities relating to the management and completion of projects.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: June 16, 2026
Responsibilities
Applies advanced technical project management concepts with a full understanding of project management practices and IT policies and procedures.
Responsible for providing analysis for highly complex, project-related issues.
Assembles and directs large project team, develops detailed project plan, schedules and may monitor budget/spending (people and dollars).
Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints.
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery, including oversight of system integration, project and campus communications, interface with vendors and managing risk.
Coordinates all related activities and work for complex projects within their assigned portfolio of Berkeley IT. This may include temporary supervision of staff assigned from technical workgroups.
Facilitates portfolio reviews and assists with portfolio prioritization in collaboration with departmental and divisional leadership.
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
Maintains a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotion, and/or public relations of the University.
Supports the success and objectives of Berkeley IT.
Provides training and coaching on Project Management methodologies, policies and procedures to staff and student teams.
Responsible for the development and implementation process of the campus' products and services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products
Initiates, designs and leads the Request for Information (RFI)/Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Participates in the annual cycle of recruitment, hiring and training of student employees; shares responsibility for developing and sustaining a strong student leadership program.
Identifies and selects training opportunities for professional development. Participates in cross-functional group discussions, activities and other training efforts.
Adheres to University and departmental policies, procedures, and professional practices as well as city, state, and federal laws. Also responsible for adherence to UC Berkeley's Data Classification Standard, Minimum Security Standards for Networked Devices and Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' experience in IT project management as well as development and implementation involving departmental or cross-functional teams.
Requires highly effective communication, organization, and project management skills.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner to achieve results.
Requires strong conceptual and planning skills.
Requires knowledge of many aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, voice, software applications, operations and disaster response.
Has an understanding of how programs relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
Requires ability to assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Salary & Benefits
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
This is an exempt monthly-paid position.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for full UC benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.