Business Manager

Minimum Qualifications: BA/BS degree required. Six years of work experience in the areas of business or systems process analysis with a related degree.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of capital project planning, design and construction processes Ability to lead system-wide improvement initiatives Ability to identify data problem, analyze and recommend corrective action Knowledge of building systems and construction process preferred Knowledge and understanding of contract management preferredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: Problem-solving and process improvement skills Effective customer service and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Knowledge and ability to be a technology interface and apply technology-based tools to collect, interpret, and analyze critical management information Ability to develop and prepare presentations Ability to create and manage a document control system Excellent communication skills Strong PC skills using MS Office products, report writing tools and business applications Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically, creatively and research new ideas Ability to foster a cohesive, collaborative and interdependent team environment that can make decisions in an effective, efficient and timely manner High degree of independent judgment and discretionary authority About the Job This position is a second level administrative position responsible for such areas as: procurement, personnel, supervision, facilities management, finance, development, student affairs, and publications and/or media resources.Responsibilities: Responsible for handling a variety of assigned projects; applies subject matter knowledge. Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and construction industry requirements. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager." Documents business requirements and creates detailed functional/technical system specifications. Develops and initiates program operations and business plans to support CPM and university strategic plans and goals. Oversee contract renewal. Designs data reporting and business intelligence systems to meet client business needs and support business decisions. Provides training and technical guidance to less experienced staff. Responsible for team onboarding and off boarding activities, including building access, training, equipment, and supplies Serve as the CPM team's primary purchasing representative. Tasks include: processing invoices & purchase orders, procurement with a purchasing card, technology renewal, car lease maintenance, hang tags purchase and monitoring, Request for Proposal support on capital projects, and support for reimbursements (Tracking System: Chrome River) Assist with project administrative responsibilities where needed, examples: project set up and assignment. Conducts analysis to identify opportunities for operational improvements and best practices for CPM business processes Prepares and analyzes complex data and develops standard and custom reports through Tririga and PeopleSoft. Develops effective communication strategies and coordinates efforts and priorities across multiple functions and departments. Responsible to send department level communications, examples: team newsletter, announcements, news, and policy changes. Develops and maintains partnership with community, industry, government and other institutions. Represents CPM at collegiate administrator meetings, collegiate committees and task forces, University-wide committees, and to external partners and agencies. Plans and oversees the execution of special projects for CPM. Modifies practices and procedures to improve efficiency and quality; searches for better ways to effectively achieve end results by, for example, scheduling work steps, arranging/ re-arranging the way work is generally performed, and adding or deleting elements of processes as necessary. Typically works under general supervision but has the discretion to make daily operational decisions; given understanding of best practices and the way similar units run elsewhere, is able to convincingly recommend capital and process improvements to the area. Works with clients and technical groups to resolve system issues and upgrades. Provide support to the Assistant Director of Business Services to include, but not limited to, Regents meeting management, IT support, HR support, and state legislature correspondence.Working Conditions:This position would operate out of an office environment, and may include construction site environments as well as travel to other areas of the University as necessary. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call 624-UOHR (8647). 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