Technology Project Manager (Temporary)

Job Description

The University of Washington’s Office of Research has an outstanding opportunity for a Sr. Technology Project Manager.  This position is a 1-year term appointment with opportunity to renew.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Agile PMO Manager the Sr. Technology Project Manager is responsible for developing, directing, managing, and coordinating software integration and development projects for researcher specific projects. The person in this role will facilitate consensus among a diverse group of business owners and stakeholders. They will be responsible for development and implementation of project management approaches that meet agreed upon business goals. Successful candidates must possess outstanding independent judgment in prioritizing critical information, and discretion and diplomacy in working within the larger University of Washington (UW) administrative environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management  (70%)

• Working with resources to define scope, risks and objectives of major releases, individual projects and project phases; develop schedules and budgets, and monitor progress and risk across multiple streams
• Ensure project teams have adequate resources, skills and support to successfully deliver on prioritized efforts
• Serve software development team(s) as Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, coordinating feature development, testing, release and communications across product teams
• Promote agile project management and software development best practices.
• Meet regularly with internal and external stakeholders to schedule projects/features based on prioritization from managers
• Lead, organize and influence positively and effectively, working through unstructured problems and creating the structure necessary to drive for results
• Facilitate resolution of issues within the project decision making structure, determining appropriate escalation and resolution of issues
• Provide overall project leadership and management, including managing scope of projects, schedules and budgets, and generating status reports
• Direct, create, and implement project plans, status updates, risk mitigation plans and other planning materials to support project execution and control activities
• Provide direct and indirect oversight for assigned projects
• Evaluate resources needed for project and make recommendations/requests
• Work with all levels of management to critically evaluate and communicate business issues/risks to campus clients and team members
• Implement appropriate process and policies to collect and report metrics on project performance
• Initiate project proposals when existing products need to be upgraded or replaced or products need to be built or acquired to fill gaps
• Advise on the impact of novel, developing, and mature applications of IT solutions as they relate to research at the University of Washington

Analysis (15%)

• Review requirements gathered from stakeholder and system user interviews to ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs and to uncover gaps clients may not have identified
• Analyze problems and risks, formulate conclusions, and make recommendations
• Define parameters of metrics to measure impact of projects, determine means of measure, report results
• Lead standing and ad hoc workgroups to define business needs and potential solutions
• Use agile methodologies to break complex feature requirements into manageable chunks of work that deliver value to the end user
• Create artifacts as needed to support clear understanding of business needs, to include business process diagrams, use cases, scenarios, tasks and workflow analysis
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders and subject matter experts, to develop shared understanding of needs and build consensus related to priorities and requirements, and develop inclusive solutions that thoughtfully balance trade-offs and benefits among process partners
• Document functional requirements, user interaction requirements, non-functional requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria to support software development, quality assurance, support and learning materials, and other downstream development support processes 

Process Improvement (10%)

• Facilitate and encourage ongoing process improvement with partners such as UW IT, OSP, GCA, EH&S and others to improve overall approach to software development, delivery, and ongoing end-user support
• Stay informed and recommend process and/or system changes to meet changing ORIS needs
• Identify process and supporting technical solutions to streamline business processes, improve efficiency and simplify the administrative process for faculty and staff users 

Other Duties as Assigned  (5%) 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science Information Science, or a related field
• 4-5 years of experience in project management/business analysis or in a role performing progressively more complex and responsible tasks involving project leadership and analysis
• Experience managing, leading and participating in progressively more complex projects/product development
• Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies and best practices including project planning, resource management, consensus building, and process improvement
• Demonstrated experience with project management over vendor product technical implementations. Including, supporting RFI/RFP vendor selection and procurement activities, strong partnering  with vendor resources, consensus building,  preparing project plans for development teams to implement technical solutions not supported by the vendor product
• Experience leading Agile software development teams
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience managing organizational change in coordination with implementing technical improvements
• Demonstrated ability to lead, work with and support cross-functional project teams
• Strong customer focus and excellence in relationship management with key partners
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to excel and adapt to a demanding, constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a cooperative effort
• Strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint                           

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, especially with a large, complex research university
• Scrum Master Certified (CSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Business Analysis Certification Program (BACP)
• Program Management experience 

Working Conditions

This position contributes in a collaborative teamwork environment. Collaboration among the software developers, website team members, business analysts, project managers, editors, quality assurance, support and others is done in a shared space working environment through ad hoc meetings focused on problem-solving, and the use of synchronous and asynchronous communication tools. Inflexible deadlines are common and non-standard working hours can be necessary. This position will primarily be expected to work standard working hours, aligned with Pacific Time zone where the office is based, and may require off-hours work for go-lives, incidents, and other deployments.

About the Team

The Office of Research Information Services leverages technology, data, information and collaboration to support research capabilities and further the research enterprise.

https://research.washington.edu/research/oris/

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$127,200.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$139,620.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.