Assistant Director, BI/PMO (PROJECT POLICY ANL SUPV 2)

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) seeks a Project and Policy Analyst Supervisor to provide analytical leadership for BI and portfolio management. You will supervise a team of project managers and business analysts, guiding cross-divisional initiatives and ensuring standardized PM practices across the division.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making through dashboards and KPIs, with a focus on collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and change management to align BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a project manager and business analyst, managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements, mapping workflows, and developing operational or business solutions and related policies.
• Experience deploying business intelligence strategy, data governance, and BI platforms and analytics tools.
• Supervisory experience to recruit, mentor, train and coach staff to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable skill in negotiation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, make strategic decisions independently, manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Project & Program Management
• 30% - Business Intelligence Management
• 15% - Business Analysis, Policy Development, and Strategic Engagement

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Airtable

Tableau

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Under the general direction of the Director of the Business Enablement Team, the Project and Policy Analyst Supervisor provides analytical leadership and strategic direction for business intelligence (BI) and portfolio/project management (PPM) across UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) to drive organizational objectives. The role combines advanced PPM expertise, BI strategy oversight, and direct supervision of professional staff.

The incumbent manages divisional BI platforms, data governance, reporting, as well as efforts to increase data fluency ensuring data-driven decision-making through dashboards, KPIs, and analytics. They also oversee the CPE project portfolio, directing a team of project managers and business analysts who plan, and implement complex cross-divisional and business unit initiatives. This oversight includes ensuring use of appropriate and standardized project management practices, managing a project call, aligning projects with strategic priorities, assigning resources, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with added business value.

This position serves as the central hub for divisional project planning and reporting, setting team goals, guiding professional development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Emphasizing collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement, and incorporating change management, the role uses a human-centered approach to align BI insights and project outcomes with CPE’s strategic goals.

Apply By Date: 09/04/26 11:59PM

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a project manager and business analyst, managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements, mapping workflows, and developing operational or business solutions and related policies.
• Experience deploying business intelligence strategy, data governance, and BI platforms and analytics tools.
• Supervisory experience to recruit, mentor, train and coach staff to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable skill in negotiation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, make strategic decisions independently, manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or other relevant project management certifications preferred.
• Experience managing a Project Management Office
• Experience in higher education or other complex public-sector environments.
• Experience using project and BI tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Airtable, Tableau, Microsoft Project, Power BI) and developing reports and dashboards.
• Familiarity with both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Project & Program Management
• 30% - Business Intelligence Management
• 15% - Business Analysis, Policy Development, and Strategic Engagement

Department Overview

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on the campus, with programs spanning pre-college, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally and globally, and posts more than 55K enrollments annually making it the third largest UC Extension by enrollment. Beyond its community-facing role, CPE serves as the internal hub for online education in support of other academic units on the campus. CPE employs approximately 180 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 1,700 instructors.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $88100.00 - $162100.00
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Salary Grade: Grade 23
• UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 007395
• Number of Positions: 1
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Y
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.