Job Details

Overview

The Multitudes Project Manager will serve as a key operational leader for UCSF's statewide initiative focused on early literacy and dyslexia screening, bridging neuroscience and public education. This full-time, fixed-term role (with potential for renewal) is responsible for managing complex project planning, coordinating across functional areas, and implementing technical solutions in partnership with the California Department of Education, UC campuses, public schools, and technology vendors. Reporting to the COO and collaborating closely with product, research, engineering, and outreach teams, the Project Manager will ensure timely delivery of project work, alignment with stakeholder goals, and long-term sustainability of the Multitudes platform. The role demands strong project management experience—ideally in education, healthcare, or academic environments—along with excellent operational skills and fluency in working with technical teams. Responsibilities include tracking milestones, managing vendor relationships, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring effective communication across a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and evolving setting.

Responsibilities

• Track milestones and manage project timelines across functional areas.
• Coordinate with vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure delivery and quality standards.
• Maintain effective communication across a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution for the Multitudes platform in collaboration with education and health-focused stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a relevant field such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
• Minimum three years of operations or program management experience in research, education, healthcare, or technology settings; plus at least three years of equivalent combination of experience/education.
• At least 2 years working with technical teams (developers, product managers, data engineers).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders across institutions or public-sector agencies.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, GitHub).
• Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and participate in meetings, including agenda creation, recaps, and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Professionalism and enthusiasm for collaborating with a diverse team.
• Fluency in English.

• Master's degree or PhD in fields such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
• Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Experience in K–12 or higher education, education policy, and/or educational technology.
• Knowledge of accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG), data privacy, and education interoperability standards (e.g., Ed-Fi, 1EdTech).
• Experience managing programs funded by government grants or philanthropic foundations.
• Familiarity with dyslexia, learning differences, and/or neurodiversity in educational contexts.
• Prior experience working across UC campuses or large academic institutions.

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.

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.

Employment details

• Job Category: Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical)
• Location: San Francisco, CA (Campus: China Basin)
• Employee Class: Limited Appt
• Percentage: 100%
• Shift: Days; Shift Length: 8 Hours
• Work Style: Flexible