BIDS Program Manager(0522U) Job #77291 - Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS)

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BIDS is a central hub of data-intensive research, open-source software, and data science training programs at UC Berkeley. Our programs and initiatives are designed to facilitate collaboration across an increasingly diverse and active data science community of domain experts from the life, social, and physical sciences, as well as methodological experts from computer science, statistics, and applied mathematics.

Since its launch in 2013, BIDS has cultivated an environment of open inquiry and discovery for data-intensive research. As an integral part of UC Berkeley's College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS), launched in 2019, we continue to seek new and creative ways to cross traditional academic boundaries and engage a diverse community of researchers representing a wide array of disciplines. Research: BIDS supports faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate/undergraduate research in a variety of fields in the life, health, social, and physical sciences, the humanities, and in computer science, statistics, and applied mathematics. Software: BIDS contributes to a number of open source, open science, and open data resource communities in support of academic research. Training: BIDS training programs reflect our commitment to augment degree programs and provide valuable, accessible resources that expand collaboration opportunities for the campus community.

California allocated $6.87 million in its 2023-24 budget to UC Berkeley to develop the Police Records Access Project, a first-of-its-kind, state-wide database of police misconduct and use-of-force records. Berkeley's Institute for Data Science, Graduate School of Journalism and partners will collect, curate and make accessible records that a 2019 state law unlocked for the public. It will help communities, journalists, public defenders, prosecutors, and police departments develop a deeper understanding of California policing. This leadership position will focus on (1) Research, planning, development, maintenance, deployment, and implementation of a shared federated database of police data, (2) Research, planning, development, maintenance, deployment, and implementation of data extraction tools techniques and workflows, and (3) Partnering in research, planning, development, maintenance, deployment, and implementation of a public-facing portal of police data.

The BIDS Program Manager receives technical project management assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Leads the team of technologists situated in BIDS dedicated to the CLEAN initiative. This includes contractors and consultants. The incumbent works closely with CLEAN Program Manager to ensure that technology strategy supports and aligns with program goals. Ultimately accountable for, and manage teams that deliver research, planning, development, maintenance, deployment, and implementation of technology supporting the CLEAN initiative.

The First Review Date for this job is: 4/9/25 - Open Until Filled

• 20% Collaborate with stakeholders to gain alignment and define solution scope and Requirements.
• 20% Define high-level goals and set priorities for development projects.
• 20% Develop technology strategies and document architectural decisions.
• 10% Manages people for product development programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a complex or broad product or computer-based system through the design process, and into a finished state.
• 10% Define high-level roles and responsibilities for software development team members.
• 5% Identify gaps in software development team abilities and capacities and address them.
• 5% Requirements management.
• 5% Serve "Product owner" role on Scrum cycles.
• 5% Initiate and oversee work performed by contractors and consultants, such as design, development, security auditing, research and development, analysis, consulting and planning.

• Knowledge of all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience managing a small to medium size technology development team.
• Experience coordinating the time, resources, skills, and budgets necessary to accomplish all interrelated tasks on time and on budget.
• Knowledge of software product requirements management methodologies.
• Experience with software project management.
• Knowledge of software quality methodologies, change control, and system security controls and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  

• Business analysis and engaging with administrative users across silos and partner Organizations.
• Knowledge of user research and UX strategy, usability, accessibility.
• Thorough knowledge of subject area sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment and direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to individuals and groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication.
• Professional certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience managing an information technology organization.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000 - $158,500.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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.

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UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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