Reporting to the Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS) Executive Director, The Director of Product is a senior level leadership position, playing a pivotal role in spearheading the formulation and execution of RSS' product strategy. From conceptualization to delivery, the Director of Product orchestrates the entire product development lifecycle, aligns the product roadmap and product goals with RSS' overall goals, market trends, and customer needs to ensure the RSS platforms are finely tuned to meet customer expectations and align with overarching goals.
In close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, technical architects, development teams, and a spectrum of IT professionals, the Director of Product plays a central role in shaping the RSS platforms and accompanying services to ensure successful product execution. This collaborative effort is aimed at constructing a robust platform built on a unified architecture that seamlessly integrates key aspects of RSS business operations.
With a focus on autonomy, the Director of Product establishes and drives departmental goals and objectives while upholding rigorous stewardship of resources in line with organizational imperatives. Prioritizing adherence to internal controls, overseeing the implementation of systems and procedures to safeguard departmental assets, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness. Manages product performance and makes data-driven decisions.
Leads and inspires a team of IT Professionals, coordinating their activities to ensure that they meet key performance indicators (KPIs) while fostering collaboration with engineering, product design, marketing, and other departments. Manages direct and indirect reports staff to ensure alignment and compliance with UC Davis policy and procedures as well as RSS goals and mission.
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12/24/2024 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, product management, product engineering, business administration, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience in personnel management, including staffing resource assessment, recruitment, training and development, work assignment, supervision, team building, performance evaluation, corrective/disciplinary action, and conflict resolution.
* 4 or more years of experience in product management, within leadership roles, with a track record of successfully managing and launching products.
* Experience prioritizing and planning product development initiatives, leading strategic and tactical planning and translating strategic planning into unit-specific goals, objectives, and activities.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of product management tools and processes, including proficiency in agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, market research techniques, and data analysis.
* Expertise in creative problem-solving and adept collaboration with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated verbal and written and communication skills to clearly and effectively articulate goals and objectives to a diverse audience, foster collaboration, negotiate effectively, build strong relationships, adeptly resolve conflicts, secure and/or provide clarifying information, and effectively communicate policy decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
* Advanced degree in computer science, product management, product engineering, business administration, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience managing projects for which an Agile application development methodology is enforced.
* Experience working in a corporate/entrepreneurial environment in a growth-oriented industry.
* Knowledge of University personnel policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* 50% - Supervision and Leadership
* 40% - Product Strategy and Analysis
* 10% - Collaboration and Coordination
Department Overview
Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) was founded in 2008 to provide innovative technology solutions supporting the University of California (UC), one of the world's leading research institutions. Meeting the challenges presented by the institution's vast breadth of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) activities related to cutting-edge research and healthcare services required a creative spirit and new ways of thinking. RSS is currently leading the development of an intelligent platform with over 40 solutions for Risk Management and EH&S in use across all 10 UC Campuses, 5 Medical Centers, and National Labs.
Since 2017, that entrepreneurial spirit has continued as RSS has expanded its clientele by offering innovative business solutions and expertise to a comprehensive range of business clients in the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. You can learn more about RSS by visiting https://www.riskandsafety.com/
POSITION INFORMATION
* Salary or Pay Range: $107,100/yr. - $224,100/yr.
* Salary Frequency: Monthly
* Salary Grade: Grade 26
* UC Job Title: BUS SYS ANL MGR 1
* UC Job Code: 000656
* Number of Positions: 1
* Appointment Type: Staff: Career
* Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
* Shift Hours: M-F, TBD
* Location: Davis/Hybrid
* Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
* Benefits Eligible: Yes
* This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Benefits
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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
* Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
* Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
* Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
* Occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings, may be necessary to meet critical project deadlines. This position is eligible for hybrid-working arrangements. Adhere to workplace safety practices, read information communicated about workplace safety, complete required safety training on time, and report any workplace safety issues promptly to their supervisor or the designated safety coordinator.
* UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
* This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
* 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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
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