Project Manager
H_PPH_Domestic_Core-Informatic Job Summary Please note: This is a one year contract from the date of hiring. We offer full benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension & retirement options)
The Project Manager will join the Data Processing and Informatics (DPI) Section within the Center for Infectious Disease (CID) in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). DPI is leading the development of innovative solutions within the CDPH data environment with the goal of enhancing interoperability of CDPH data systems and integrating these solutions with local health jurisdictions (LHJs) and other relevant public health partners. Key products within DPI's scope include developing data pipelines for data collection and transfer for COVID-19 and other emerging infections, maintaining infrastructure to support and share disease surveillance data, and synthesizing and communicating these data to public health partners and the public across multiple environments.
The Project Manager will combine knowledge and experience assisting teams in product and project management, user-centered design, and Agile development to achieve the vision of improving data systems and data integration, The incumbent will establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communication with team members and other emergency response teams to understand, track and report on the status of projects and performance measures. They will also contribute to the optimization of daily operations of DPI, ensuring that the daily data flow from laboratory, testing, genome sequencing, and surveillance sources to internal teams and external partners using data on emerging infections are functioning properly and efficiently. Additionally, the Project Manager will be expected to facilitate continuous improvement within the Data Processing and Informatics Section by establishing, regularly reviewing, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining awareness of team capacity.
The Project Manager will work with a diverse set of stakeholders including CDPH leadership and multiple internal and external partners and contribute to problem identification, definition, prioritization, and scoping of solutions that drive technical advancement at CDPH. These partners include CID branches and programs, California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE), California COVID Testing Task Force (TTF), California Surveillance and Public Health Information Reporting and Exchange (SaPHIRE), California Connected (CalCONNECT), the Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Laboratory (VRDL), Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), external partners providing IT infrastructure, as well as local health departments (LHDs) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 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. The salary range for this position is $100,500 - $180,200 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world's most vulnerable populations. It integrates UCSF expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global health. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims. IGHS seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.
IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statementhttps://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racismstructural-racism. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / education; and 3 year directly related experience
- At least 3 years of Project Management Experience
- 1 year of work experience using Agile frameworks for information technology or data-focused teams
- 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
- 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
- Demonstrated highly advanced organization and project management skills. Understands the impact of projects, project tracking tools and metrics
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading a project team of information technology or informatics professionals
- 1 year of work experience assessing department/agency needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs
- Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives.
- Work experience in public health and infectious disease surveillance or related field preferred
- 3+ years experience in technical project management
- Project Manager Professional certification
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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
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. Job Code and Payroll Title 008822 TCHL PROJECT MGT PROFL 3 Job Category Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location Richmond, CA, Sacramento, CA |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jun 07, 2025