Technical Project Management Professional Davis, CA,

Position Summary

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) seeks an experienced and highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT projects. The role will report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle—defining scope, schedule, and budget, coordinating cross‑functional teams and vendors, managing risks, reporting progress, and delivering results on time, within budget, and aligned with UCANR's strategic goals.

This is a full‑time, 100% fixed‑career appointment based in Davis, CA, with eligibility for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants residing in California.

Pay Scale: $/year to $/year

Job Posting Close Date: The job remains open until filled.

• Applies advanced technical project management concepts, provides analysis and resolutions for highly complex, project‑related issues (30%).
• Implements the project management process for IT products and services, designs and leads project proposals, plans, communications, and reports (30%).
• Has overall project management responsibility, may lead a team of analysts or other project resources including vendors and contractors, directs project activities and resources to complete the project on schedule and within budget constraints, oversees the project from initiation through delivery (20%).
• Oversees the Service Now platform at an enterprise level, working closely with IT system administrators and business analysts to plan, prioritize, and implement enhancements and organization‑wide solutions (20%).

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., Computer Science) and/or equivalent experience and training.
• Basic knowledge of project‑management principles, theories, and concepts and experience with SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Lead end‑to‑end implementations—requirements gathering, testing, stakeholder engagement, deployment, stabilization, and post‑go‑live support—and design or automate digital workflows, task automations, and project dashboards to improve visibility and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Expertise in selecting and applying appropriate project‑management methods, adapting them to changing business needs, and leveraging tracking tools/metrics (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Project) to monitor effort, cost, and progress on broad, complex initiatives.
• Ability to assess organizational IT needs, design services/processes to meet them, and understand the impact of technology initiatives on the broader organization.
• Proven capacity to anticipate obstacles, develop contingency plans, and maintain meticulous attention to detail while prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Strong written communication skills, the ability to convey information clearly at all organizational levels, and a track record of establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder partnerships that ensure alignment, manage expectations, and enable shared decision‑making.
• Demonstrated leadership of technology teams, persuasive argumentation, and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, SOWs, and partner deliverables while leading a team of technology professionals.
• Ability to integrate critical information across disciplines, understand how projects support broader business strategies, and identify process‑improvement opportunities in complex technical environments.

• Demonstrated experience with large‑scale, multi‑department stakeholder coalitions or governance boards that drive enterprise‑wide technology decision‑making.
• Prior experience working within the University of California system or other higher‑education institutions.
• Professional certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification.

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and be able to travel on a flexible schedule as needed; proof of liability damage insurance on a vehicle used is required.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check…