IT Project Delivery Director
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.
Job Summary
Accountable for enterprise-wide excellence in IT program and project delivery. Owns the delivery framework, standards, and continuous improvement of IT program and project execution across the institution. Ensures that approved programs and projects are executed consistently, predictably, and in alignment with institutional standards and outcomes.
Responsibilities
Owns institutional standards for IT program and project delivery, including methodologies, quality controls, and delivery metrics
Ensures approved programs and projects are executed in alignment with PMI standards for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management
Establishes and maintains scalable delivery frameworks that balance standardization with flexibility based on project size, complexity, and institutional context
Identifies delivery risks, issues, and constraints early and provides actionable mitigation strategies to sponsors and leadership
PARTNERS WITH SPONSORS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO DEFINE SUCCESS METRICS, OUTCOMES, AND BENEFITS REALIZATION PLANS
TRACKS DELIVERY PERFORMANCE AND BENEFITS REALIZATION THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT AND PROGRAM LIFECYCLE
ENSURES POST-ISSUE REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED AND THAT LESSONS LEARNED ARE INCORPORATED INTO DELIVERY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
LEADS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF DELIVERY PROCESSES, TOOLS, TEMPLATES, AND EXECUTION PRACTICES
USES METRICS, AUDITS, RETROSPECTIVES, AND DELIVERY REVIEWS TO IMPROVE PREDICTABILITY AND DELIVERY MATURITY
MENTORS, COACHES, AND SUPPORTS PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGERS TO STRENGTHEN DELIVERY CAPABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
DEFINES DELIVERY COMPETENCY MODELS, ROLE EXPECTATIONS, AND CAREER PATHWAYS ALIGNED WITH PROCESS FRAMEWORKS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADERSHIP
SERVES AS A TRUSTED ADVISOR ON DELIVERY FEASIBILITY, CAPACITY PLANNING, EXECUTION TRADEOFFS, AND DELIVERY READINESS
PROVIDES LEADERSHIP WITH ACCURATE DELIVERY METRICS, INSIGHTS, AND EXECUTION INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING
PARTNERS WITH FUNCTIONAL, ACADEMIC, AND TECHNICAL LEADERS TO ENABLE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM AND PROJECT OUTCOMES ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
Required Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in business, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of experience leading complex projects and programs in a PMI-aligned environment, with demonstrated accountability for delivery outcomes and standards, execution discipline and process improvement, mentoring project teams and delivery maturity.
Preferred Qualifications
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) CERTIFICATION, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PgMP), PMI AGILE CERTIFIED PRACTITIONER (PMI-ACP), OR OTHER PMI CREDENTIALS
Demonstrated experience building, standardizing, or maturing delivery practices or a Project Management Office (PMO) within a higher education or similarly complex institution
Demonstrated experience leading or enabling organizational change initiatives at scale
Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring IT or other project delivery teams
Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge of PMI frameworks, project and program management methodologies, and delivery governance
SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
SKILLS: Skilled in stakeholder engagement across executive, academic, functional, and technical environments
SKILLS: Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
SKILLS: Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
SKILLS: Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check: Standard Enhanced Education
Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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