"Senior Technical Project Manager (0552U), University Development and Alumni Relations - 84249"

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Departmental Overview

Advancement Operations Unit Overview

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) strengthens Berkeley's excellence through engagement with alumni, parents, undergraduate and graduate students, and friends of the University, raising public awareness about Berkeley and increasing private philanthropy. UDAR provides overall direction for the campus philanthropic advancement strategies and works to strengthen unit development in partnership with campus fundraisers. The Division handles a range of central activities and services encompassing communications, stewardship, prospect development, data management, gift management, reporting and analytics, and more.

Advancement Operations develops and delivers the centralized business systems and services that support the work of UC Berkeley's 30 decentralized fundraising units-helping them collaborate and communicate in order to maximize their collective results. Advancement Operations also provides governance through its role as the official source of alumni and fundraising data. The Advancement Information Services (AIS) unit develops and delivers the primary business data and systems that support the work of UC Berkeley's centralized and decentralized fundraising activities. AIS oversees several interrelated information technology systems and tools, including the Cal Advancement Data System (CADS), the database in which advancement professionals research and record fundraising activity. AIS encompasses three units: Data and Business Solutions, Technology Services, and Strategic Planning and Management.

Strategic Planning and Management Team Overview

The Strategic Planning and Management (SPM) group in Advancement Information Services (AIS) serves as the central strategic planning, portfolio and project management resource overseeing the standardization and adoption of procedures, processes, tools, and artifacts used by all technology and data teams for technology and data projects and priorities throughout UDAR. SPM provides the expertise that enables the successful management and execution of technology and data projects and operational initiatives that fulfill the University's philanthropic mission. SPM provides strategic planning and decision support to UDAR's Technology and Data Governance body. Key stakeholders also included in Governance are campus development and alumni relations community.

Position Summary

This Senior Technical Manager position involves managing technical projects having a defined beginning and end in alignment with and support of the CADS Replacement initiative. Manages the project's framework processes and methodologies involving departmental or cross-functional teams and in alignment with Strategic Planning and Management's technology and data projects and portfolio. Plans, coordinates and monitors scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, resources, tasks, risks, staff and deliverables. Monitors the project from initiation through completion. Organizes and leads activities relating to the management and completion of projects. Partners with UDAR Data, Solutions, Technology, and Development teams and business clients to support adherence to standards.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/23/2026.

Responsibilities

Applying Project Management Methodology:

• Applies advanced technical project management concepts using the various PM methodologies with a full understanding of its practices in delivering iteratively and incrementally throughout the projects life cycles; manages complex projects and delivers project objectives.
• Proven successful use of Agile, Waterfall, Lean, etc. PM methodologies.

Developing and Implementing Project Management Tools and Proposals:

• Technical Project Manager with a high degree of knowledge in the field and recognized expertise in the development and implementation of tools.
• Leads parallel projects in alignment and support of the database conversion initiative.
• Engages with other program and project managers within UDAR's technical PM community. Initiates, designs and leads project proposals and reports.

Project Management Leadership & Oversight:

• Has overall project management responsibility.
• 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 internal personnel at all levels.
• Oversees the project from initiation through delivery including system integration, project and campus communications, interaction with vendors and managing risk.

Organizational Project Management Alignment:

• Technical Project Management leader who aligns projects and programs with broad organizational strategic goals.
• Has function-specific and/or domain-specific knowledge to make informed decisions.
• Understands macro and micro influences in the advancement community and actively seeks alternative paths to minimize complexity.

Professional Development:

• Participates in professional development related to this field to enhance knowledge, expertise and efficiency for data management work.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience competently selecting, applying, and implementing project management methods and techniques.
• Minimum of three years of experience demonstrating the capacity to anticipate project obstacles and plan for contingencies, with a proven ability to adapt and creatively solve problems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
• Verbal and written communication; requires a high level of professionalism and ability to communicate successfully with a variety of colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive arguments and influence shared decision-making.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external resources in meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated ability to track and report project and program budget expenses and progress.
• PMP Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with current industry trends in both advancement and IT.
• Previous experience with planning, design, and implementing solutions for Data Warehouse, Document Management, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $135,000.00 - $145,000.00.

• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for up to 95% hybrid work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.