IT Project Manager - Higher Ed, Flexible Remote

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Classification: Information Technology Spec 3 Unlimited, Full-time 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday) *A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable) Salary Range: Hourly from $33.38 to $54.87; Annually from $69,697 to $114,568 * Salary placement is dependent on education and experience This vacancy is posted online from Friday, May 22 to Thursday June 11 at 11:59pm THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing information technology projects from initiation through planning, execution, and close out. This role ensures that projects align with institutional goals by optimizing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency at both the departmental and campus wide levels. The Project Manager provides experienced guidance on project and portfolio management, supporting Normandale Community College in strategically allocating resources to ensure successful project implementation. Leading high‑complexity, high‑risk projects, this position oversees all aspects of project design, development, and execution, while collaborating with leadership to identify and implement solutions that support the college's mission. This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service‑oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Three (3) years of progressively responsible project management experience, including proven success managing large, complex IT projects. Knowledge and ability to develop project plans that facilitate effective management and clearly convey project status, requirements, and resource distribution. Proven ability to build and sustain strong working relationships and partnerships with key partners. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with abilities in facilitation and presentation. Skilled in working independently and collaboratively within team environments. Preferred Requirements A bachelor's degree in technology, business, or a related field, and/or formal project management certifications like PMBOK, PMP, or PMI. Ability to efficiently use project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet(s), and Jira. Self‑motivated with a proven ability to stay goal‑focused and results‑oriented, effectively managing project risks, issues, and concerns to resolution. Experience working within a higher education environment. GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre‑tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax‑deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met. Additional benefits can be found on the SEGIP website and the MAPE contract outlines many additional benefits provided. For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB. Equal Employment Opportunity Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited. Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed. The College regrets that it is unable to offer H‑1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr