The Project Analyst, Bruin Connect & Secure will support the operations and coordination of the Security & Network Transformation and in collaboration with the standards of the Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO). This role will act as a resource to ensure compliance with program and project management standards while maintain a focus on quality assurance. The Project Analyst, Bruin Connect & Secure will support major projects by utilizing project portfolio tools for generating program status reports, providing valuable insights into the progress and performance of projects.
The Security & Network Transformation program is a campus-wide IT program that will modernize and enhance UCLA's Information Security standards, practices, and technologies and unify UCLA's Networks. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing project data, and providing insights to ensure successful delivery of projects aimed at enhancing the organization's security posture and network infrastructure.
The Project Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling IT projects and programs in service of the institution's academic, research and service mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.
Qualifications
- One year experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Required)
- Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)
- Three or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Preferred)
- Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)
- Basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. (Required)
- Ability to assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. (Required)
- Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required)
- Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. (Required)
- Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. (Required)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate ideas clearly. (Required)
- Able to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members and stakeholders. (Required)
- Strong organizational skills and is able to prioritize project needs. (Required)
- Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)
- Able to support an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)
- Thinks creatively and is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)