Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations Manager

University of California; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Office of the President, in Oakland, CA, seeks a Business Services & Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead budget, procurement, vendor management, and HR liaison activities within the Retirement Administration Service Center.

This hybrid role supervises two to three staff, partners with UCOP departments, and provides executive-level analysis and reporting to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting for RASC; develop executive dashboards and reports.
• Oversee vendor management, billing, reconciliation, and contract administration.
• Lead procurement activities for RFPS/SOWs and contract development with UC Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Finance.
• Establish vendor governance, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning with UCOP HR; support organizational change initiatives.
• Supervise two to three staff; drive continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial forecasting

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

HR liaison

Leadership

Executive reporting

Power BI / Tableau

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/HR/Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP / HRIS / financial systems

Power BI or Tableau

Salesforce ( desirably )

Job description

The University of California, Office of the President, in Oakland, CA, seeks a Business Services & Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead budget, procurement, vendor management, and HR liaison activities within the Retirement Administration Service Center.

This hybrid role supervises two to three staff, partners with UCOP departments, and provides executive-level analysis and reporting to guide strategic decisions.