Technical Writing Manager jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Technical Project Manager

Enter Planning & Architecture

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

If you have experience with enterprise-level projects, including time and resource management, financial planning, scope management, issue and risk management, and project execution, UCSB has an excellent opportunity for you. In this role, you will plan, direct, and monitor the work produced by the extended project team, including planning and implementing appropriate quality assurance activities. You will be responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, including general ongoing communications, negotiation of scope and schedule changes, key risks, issue resolutions, and ongoing progress reporting. The Technical Project Manager shapes stakeholder expectations and manages the scope and any contracts associated with the project. The Technical Project Manager must have a broad knowledge of industry best practices and be able to proactively identify potential project risks in order to advise and consult with stakeholders on risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 7-9 years of significant, progressive experience in the field of Project Management that demonstrates leadership, advanced knowledge of project management concepts, best practices, risk implications, and compliance requirements of Federal and State laws/regulations across the full scope of HR/Payroll functions.
• 4-6 years of demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• 4-6 years of ability to translate the long-term vision for the organization into work plans that align priorities with broader goals, measure outcomes, and use feedback to change as needed.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $114,780 to $146,700/yr.

Full Salary Range: $101,100 to $192,300/yr.

Days/Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Application review begins: 4/24/24

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Job #67466