Project Manager Senior

This position is classified as a level three security role. The incumbent must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of duties will be enforced to prevent or detect errors or irregularities on a timely basis. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

ADA Requirements: General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel. This role typically works in an office setting or remotely, with periodic lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs, and routine travel within walking distance of the primary work location as essential functions of the job.

About the role

The Project Manager manages multiple projects through all phases of the standard project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery with the project team as well as external vendors and/or partners to meet project objectives and provide effective communication between stakeholders. The incumbent also leads the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of non-clerical, relevant experience will be considered.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of project management experience leading medium to large projects involving multiple key stakeholders, OR an applicable Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Advanced experience working with project management-related software.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, measures, and monitors project performance using a variety of metrics and values while communicating continuous status reports to stakeholders, management, and executive leadership.
• Collaborates with various departments, analysts, development teams, external vendors, and/or leadership to define scope of work, purpose, goals and objectives, timelines, and resource requirements, status, and deliverables.
• Facilitates participatory communication among stakeholders, leading and guiding the direction of the project.
• Leads the design of new projects and programs by conducting evaluations of existing business processes to identify and execute improvement initiatives based on best practices and current and future business needs.
• Maintains project-related documentation repositories, records challenges and issues, and tracks deliverables.
• Manages medium-scale projects through all phases of the standard project lifecycle, including preparation and maintenance of project plans, deliverables, change management, status reporting, identifying resources and individual responsibilities, scheduling and calendar management, and post-project reporting.
• Manages the business case, reviews business requirements, performs gap analysis, feasibility studies for long-term benefits, and conducts requirement and solution reviews with stakeholders.
• Performs change management by tracking changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs (if applicable).
• Performs issue and risk management to minimize project issues and risks while aligning peer-level stakeholders and developing strong cross-functional teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to others and will be required to make project-related decisions.

Skills

• Coaching
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Oral Communications
• Project Management Framework
• Public Speaking
• ServiceNow Platform
• Team Development
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to set, execute, and follow through on deadlines and deliverables.
• Superior communication skills while developing and maintaining diplomatic rapport.
• Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams and work independently.
• Ability to manage change.
• Ability to present in a formal business setting.