IT Planning, Project, & Performance Manager (On-Site)

Description

The Manager, IT Planning, Projects & Performance leads the department's operational performance metrics and performance reporting, project portfolio governance, and strategic planning functions. This position develops and maintains standardized methodologies, reporting frameworks, and governance processes to support performance metrics, project management, and organizational/departmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains standardized methodologies, reporting frameworks, and governance processes to support performance metrics, project management, and organizational/departmental planning.
• Maintains and oversees the project portfolio in collaboration with project managers across departmental areas, including monitoring project status, plans/milestones, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and deliverables.
• Establishes and matures portfolio governance processes and reporting standards to support project prioritization, transparency, accountability, and alignment with department's strategic initiatives.
• Oversees strategic planning functions, including coordination and completion of items such as the State of Texas reporting and compliance requirements related to information resources and IT deployments.
• Led the development, coordination, and maintenance of the department's five-year strategic plan, including stakeholder engagement, drafting, refinement, and alignment with institutional and industry specific priorities.
• Coordinates and prepares departmental reports, such as the annual Performance, Planning & Budget report, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and readiness for executive review.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in project management, business management or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, project portfolio management, performance measurement, dashboard development, governance processes, and executive reporting.
• Experience working in higher education, information technology organizations, or large complex environments is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.