Project Manager; Project POLICY ANL

Job  |

Location:

Davis |

Employment Type:

Full Time.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Business Intelligence and Project Management Office in the Business Enablement Team, the Project Policy Analyst 4 (PPA4) provides skilled high-level project management and analytical support for the Center for Excellence at UC Davis.

The incumbent manages and analyzes project activities associated with financial tracking, reporting, deliverable monitoring, and performance analysis across four programmatic units:
Training, Fidelity Monitoring, Training/Coaching, and Administration. This role ensures that Center projects remain on schedule, compliant with contract requirements, and aligned with UC Davis and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) priorities.

The position provides strategic coordination, project oversight, data-informed monitoring, and reporting to ensure that fiscal and operational objectives are met by the responsible units and analytical insights improve systems and outcomes. The role functions with a high degree of collaboration and discretion, regularly addressing complex, multi-unit challenges requiring in-depth analysis and collaboration with leadership, internal and external stakeholders.

January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm

One month:
Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years of experience managing or coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving policy, data analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced environment with diverse project teams and on multiple and simultaneous complex assignments, some of which may be unfamiliar or ambiguous where no clear guidelines exist
• Demonstrated ability to implement change management related to various projects and deliverables, including communication and training plans
• Proven experience in project-related activities such as budget tracking, deliverables management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting
• Experience in business systems or data analysis, formulating strategies and recommending evidence-based solutions to complex organizational issues
• Advanced proficiency with project management and data visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Airtable, Tableau, Power BI), including automations, reports, and dashboards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to set priorities and exercise sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences and communicating results effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, or related field
• Experience working in higher education or state-funded behavioral health initiatives
• Experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Experience in quality assurance, user acceptance testing and monitoring of key performance indicators as part of project implementation
• Knowledge of DHCS contract compliance and BHCIP program frameworks
• Familiarity with large-scale evidence-based implementation and fidelity monitoring methods

• 75% - Advanced Project Management and Analysis
• 25% - Strategic Planning and Analytical Support

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