Main Responsibilities of a Project and Program Manager at UCLA
Kate's role as a Project/Program Manager at UCLA encompasses "overseeing program operations, special projects, and key aspects of internal strategy," including implementing new technologies, developing outreach strategies, and managing budgets and timelines. The position also involves managing two team members, focusing on their growth and highlighting "the value of their work," showcasing a blend of project management and leadership responsibilities.
Project Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Budget Management
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Kate McAllister
Project/Program Manager
UCLA
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
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Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
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1. Oversees program operations, special projects, and key aspects of internal strategy at UCLA.
2. Focuses on solving problems, developing new projects, and implementing new technologies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
3. Manages budgets, timelines, program evaluation, and a small team, including employee onboarding and development.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
As a project and program manager, I'm responsible for overseeing our program operations, special projects, and key aspects of our internal strategy. Additionally, since I keep a pulse on our centers' operations, I'm the person people come to when they have problems to solve, questions, and ideas for projects.
Some of my projects have included operational efficiencies by implementing new technologies and processes, building an outreach and communication strategy, developing new resources, and building strategic partnerships to grow our centers' reach. Additionally, I manage budgets and projections, logistics and timelines, and program evaluation for our quarterly and annual programs.
Lastly, while a lot of program managers are independent contributors, meaning they don't have direct reports but do tangentially oversee aspects of other people's work, I do oversee two team members, as well as employee onboarding. As a manager, it's my job to make sure that they have the resources they need to do their work, give them opportunities to grow and learn new skills, and also communicate back their impact and the value of the work that they do.