Business Services & Strategic Partnerships Manager - Hybrid

Job

Location:

Oakland

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

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RASC counsels members of the University as they transition into retirement and provides long-term pension and retirement health benefits support.

Business Services & Strategic Partnerships Manager serves as a key member of the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) Business Execution leadership team. This position is responsible for overseeing critical business operations that support the organization's financial stewardship, vendor partnerships, procurement activities, workforce administration, and executive reporting. The incumbent provides leadership for multiple operational functions including budget review and analysis, vendor billing and financial reconciliation, business area financial reporting, contract administration, procurement support, vendor performance management, and human resources liaison activities.

This position serves as the primary operational interface between RASC leadership and numerous internal UCOP departments including Human Resources, Procurement, Finance, Budget, Legal, and Shared Services, while also managing relationships with external vendors and consultants. The position exercises significant independent judgment, develops operational strategies, recommends process improvements, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides executive-level analysis supporting organizational decision making. This position supervises two to three professional staff members and is responsible for establishing priorities, developing staff, managing performance, and ensuring delivery of high-quality operational services.

Please note this is a hybrid position located in Oakland, CA.

25% Budget Review, Financial Analysis & Business Reporting. Leads business area budget planning, forecasting, monitoring, and financial analysis. Develops monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for RASC leadership. Monitors expenditures against approved budgets and identifies financial risks and opportunities. Performs trend analysis and develops recommendations supporting executive decision making. Partners with Finance and Budget offices regarding budget allocations, forecasting, and fiscal planning.

Develops executive dashboards and financial performance reports. Supports annual budget planning activities. Provides financial modeling for strategic initiatives and organizational projects. Ensures fiscal accountability and compliance with UC financial policies.

20% Vendor Management, Billing & Reconciliation. Oversees operational management of multiple strategic vendor relationships. Reviews vendor invoices for contractual accuracy and completeness. Ensures timely invoice processing and payment approvals. Performs monthly reconciliation of vendor billings against contractual obligations and deliverables. Resolves billing…