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Technical Project Manager 4 (1 of 2)

University of California - San Francisco
140,000 - 180,000
United States, California, San Francisco
1855 Folsom Street (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2026

The Technical Project Manager will report directly to the Director of the Project Management Office.

Responsible for establishing the project tracking/reporting and risk management activities and overseeing

project management of multiple complex projects. This position requires the skills to manage and direct

vendors, engineers, design and construction representatives, and other team members to successfully

complete these projects on time and within the defined budget.

Must demonstrate the ability to organize, assign, track, and follow up on issues across multiple streams of

work and manage resources to meet established deadlines or escalate in a timely fashion. The incumbent

must possess excellent organizational skills, pay attention to details, and understand the needs of the

customers, be knowledgeable about IT infrastructure and design, and keep abreast of hospital policies and

procedures.

Should be able to run a small program managing competing priorities and conflicts for limited resources

with minimum supervision and the ability to understand new technologies and concepts quickly, and be able

to apply them to their projects appropriately.

In this customer-facing role, one must establish a strong working relationship with the customer, clearly

understand their requirements and work with them to design the optimum solution, keeping current

technology, future trends, and the budget in mind. Ability to influence people who do not directly report to

them and hence must possess strong inter-personal skills such as team building, consensus building,

diplomacy, persuasiveness, and the ability to create a positive work environment.

Department Overview

The IT Health Project Management Office (PMO) provides centralized leadership and delivery support for a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives across UCSF. The PMO partners with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to plan and execute projects that advance patient care, research, and academic excellence. Through standardized methodologies, tools, and best practices, the PMO promotes consistent, high-quality project delivery aligned with organizational priorities.

The PMO manages projects of varying size, scope, and complexity, including large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with significant organizational impact. The team emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management while maintaining flexibility to meet the evolving needs of a complex academic health environment. By fostering collaboration, transparency, and accountability, the PMO plays a critical role in enabling strategic outcomes and improving operational efficiency across the enterprise.


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of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

40

Applies advanced technical project management concepts with a full understanding of project management practices and IT policies and procedures to manage complex projects. Provides analysis for highly complex, project-related issues.

40

Implements the project management process for the campus, medical center or Office of the President's products and services involving diverse departmental or cross-functional teams. Initiates, designs and leads project proposals and reports.

20

Has overall project management responsibility. May lead a team of technical project management professionals. Assembles and directs large project teams, develops detailed project plans and schedules and monitors budget and resources. Directs project activities with the goal of completing the project on schedule and within budget constraints. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel. Oversees the project from initiation through delivery including system integration, project and campus, medical center or Office of the President communications, interaction with vendors and managing risk.

100%

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Requires a minimum 5 - 7 years of project management experience, principles, theories, and
  • Concepts
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in the Health Care Industry
  • Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
  • Demonstrated effective writing skills.
  • Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
  • Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.
  • Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope. Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
  • Experience leading a team of technology professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery.
  • Experience working with EPIC Applications
  • Certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute
  • (PMI).
  • EPIC Certification in one or more Clinical or Revenue Cycle application(s)

About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information


The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.


Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.


To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
  • Requires a minimum 5 - 7 years of project management experience, principles, theories, and
  • Concepts
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in the Health Care Industry
  • Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
  • Demonstrated effective writing skills.
  • Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques.
  • Broad knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
  • Proven leadership ability. Effective problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments.
  • Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope. Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
  • Experience leading a team of technology professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations and disaster recovery.
  • Experience working with EPIC Applications
  • Certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute
  • (PMI).
  • EPIC Certification in one or more Clinical or Revenue Cycle application(s)
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