Job Number: 31738074 Full/Part Time: Full Time Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Salary: $78,700 - $145,100
Position Information UCR Central Human Resources (CHR) focuses on a framework and sustainable model that enables service enhancement, staff success, and organizational agility. The ETHOS of CHR ensures five points: E - Employee Success, Well-being & Retention, T - Technology Enhancements, H - Human Capital Investment & Succession Planning, O - Operational Agility and Business Continuity, and S - Service, Stability, & Sustainability. UCR CHR is comprised of the following teams, Employee and Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition and Diversity Outreach, Employee and Labor Relations, Benefits, Health & Wellness, Total Compensation, and HR Policy & Strategic Initiatives. An incumbent in the project manager role will report to CHR and contribute as a member of the HR Policy & Strategic Initiatives team. In alignment to the framework and sustainable model, the analyst will integrate the CHR ETHOS into assignments and projects daily.
Within UCR CHR, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of CHR HR projects, which include aspects of strategic design and initiatives, HRMS system updates, and other projects aligned with CHR's goals. In alignment with CHR's objectives and goals, the project manager will contribute to change management efforts, assist with business process development, and perform other duties within the position description. A qualified candidate will possess strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans, preparation, and presentation of projects while providing regular updates relevant to various audiences. The project manager will examine the efficiency and effectiveness of existing and new projects, lay the groundwork for reviewing, amending, and strategically outlining a path forward with agility to create, recommend solutions, address gaps in processes, develop timelines from initiation to completion, ensure scope, implementation plans are fully understood, and risk mitigation is considered.
The full salary range for the Project Manager is $78,700 - $145,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $78,700 - $125,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
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Education Education Requirements
Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Required
Certifications
Certification Requirement Project management certificate and / or quality assurance processes like Six Sigma or Lean or equivalent project management experience. Required
Experience
Experience Requirement 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Minimum Requirements Special Condition Requirement Must pass a background check. Required
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated effective writing skills. Knowledge of all aspects of communications. Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. Effective skill at tracking effort and project progress. Broad knowledge of 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. Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques. Demonstrated organization and project management skills. Requires ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. Working knowledge of initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. Requires basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. Ability to use critical thinking skills to weigh options and predict the best possible outcomes. Proven leadership ability. Proven leader with a demonstrated ability to help teams succeed, providing support and encouragement to foster a collaborative and productive environment. Adept at identifying and addressing team roadblocks, and motivating team members to achieve common goals. Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills, including building team camaraderie, effective interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management.