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Technical Manager, Project Management

PageUp Desc Code: PRO - Technical Manager, Project Management

Function: PRO - Project/Program Management

Sub-function: Project Management

Discipline: Project Management

Career Track: Technical/STEM

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2


Project/Program Management: Project/Program Management involves planning, executing, and closing projects or programs in support of the universitys strategic initiatives.

Project Management: Project Management plans, executes, and closes projects, often managing multi-functional project teams. Typical duties include defining project goals, building comprehensive work plans, facilitating commitment and productivities, removing obstacles, managing stakeholders, and motivating team members. Projects are typically short-term with specific milestone and end dates.

Technical/STEM: Technical roles, including technology and research.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.