Project Manager

Position Overview Title : Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3) Salary : Commensurate with experience Project Manager for Information Technology Services (ITS) reports to the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) in ITS. The role leads and manages assigned projects to successful completion and assists project leaders throughout Binghamton University. Responsibilities Lead projects and cross‑functional project teams to ensure projects are planned, designed, tested, and executed effectively, tracking status and managing risk to meet objectives within time, budget, and quality targets. Collaborate with functional departments and ITS staff to clarify and document project requirements, acquire resources, and control scope. Collect and document project objectives, manage stakeholder expectations, and identify opportunities that cross functional and technical boundaries. Analyze, define, and document project requirements. Guide and assist project leaders to successful completion of their projects as needed. Work closely with ITS Senior Management, functional managers, subject matter experts, and other project managers on planning, resource management, and implementation. Apply PMBOK professional standards to develop project charters, plans, and manage execution, control, and closing. Prepare and revise detailed project plans, risk and issue logs, lessons learned, communication plans, and other documentation for assigned projects. Track tasks of assigned resources and coordinate activities or remediation to keep projects on schedule, within scope, and on budget. Manage project change requests (scope changes) effectively. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors in project execution. Schedule, lead, and document project team meetings. Manage relationships effectively among team members. Use approved project management software and templates for communication and documentation. Provide formal and ad‑hoc project status reports as needed. Escalate high‑risk issues of concern to the Director of PMO or appropriate leadership. Additional Responsibilities Develop and deliver in‑house project management training to staff, including application of proper project management processes and concepts. Maintain data confidentiality and comply with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, etc.). Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Minimum of two years managing multiple projects with prioritization Experience with project management tools and software (MS Project/Planner, Smartsheets, etc.) Experience leading and managing cross‑functional project teams Experience managing stakeholder expectations Ability to work with a diverse group of users, faculty, staff, and students Consistent ability to meet critical deadlines Effective analytical, information management, documentation, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus among educators and professionals Preferred Qualifications PMI certification (CAPM or PMP) Experience working in a complex, diverse organization Experience in higher education or research environment Motivation to learn new technologies quickly Ability to work under pressure with varying service demands while maintaining professionalism Experience using TeamDynamix Special Notes This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for Clery Act compliance. Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful background check and verification of credentials. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer. Equal Opportunity Statement Binghamton University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It provides equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic factors, or criminal history unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities it operates, extending to employment and admission. For inquiries on sex discrimination, contact the University's Title IX Coordinator or Office of Civil Rights. Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr