Enterprise Technology Planning, Manager

Enterprise Technology Planning, Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Enterprise Technology Planning, Manager.

Position Details


Location
Hattiesburg


118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States


Division
iTech Administration


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Salary Range
77,590.00 - 104,973.00


Pay Grade


E15

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled


Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include cover letter and references.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
TheEnterprise Technology Planning (ETP) Manager leads and guides the ETP staff andmatrixed teams to ensure the successful completion of projects and initiatives.This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for enterprisetechnology planning utilizing the Project Management Institute (PMI) standardsand best practices. This role leads to the organizing and delivery of aportfolio of strategic Information Technology projects and programs alignedwith institutional priorities and operational goals. Additionally, the positiontracks success through project and portfolio management, stakeholderengagement, data driven decision making, and change management while ensuring initiativesdeliver measurable business value, improve institutional effectiveness, andsupport the university's mission.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leads and manages the Enterprise Technology Projects team, including direct supervision and development of staff by providing mentoring, coaching, and professional development to team members and matrixed project resources. Establishes a high-performing and collaborative project delivery culture that works to promote best practices in project management and process improvement.
2. Manages a portfolio of enterprise technology projects and programs to ensure alignment with institutional strategy and priorities. Partners with Information Technology and business leadership to prioritize initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and balance competing demands. Ensures that the implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives, project schedules, risk mitigation, communication and resource plans, project budgets, and related project management documentation.
3. Manages all phases of project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Ensures development and maintenance of comprehensive project artifacts. Ensures project activities progress according to scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives, implementing corrective actions as needed. Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress toward specified project objectives.
4. Serves as a liaison between Information Technology, academic and administrative departments, and external partners. Communicates project status, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders through clear and effective reporting. Leads organizational change management efforts and coaches others on process improvement initiatives and methodology to continuously improve the project management process.
5. Develops and manages project budgets, ensuring appropriate use of resources and alignment with funding allocations. Coordinates with procurement and manages vendor relationships, contracts, and external service providers. Monitors financial performance and provides reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
6. Implements contingency plans to address project challenges, tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), measures success against defined objectives, and evaluates project outcomes. Conducts post project reviews and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, BusinessAdministration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Ten(10) years of experience and/or training in Project Management. Directlyrelated experience may be substituted for the education requirement on ayear-for- year basis. Must have an active Project Management Institute (PMI)certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of project, program, time, and portfolio management methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of technology and its uses in a wide range of organizational, academic, and administrative environments
• Ability to align technology initiatives with organizational strategy and goals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to lead change and drive user adoption of new technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft's Office Suite for reports and documents
• Ability to develop operational procedures, internal policies, and technical documentation
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal and professional relationships
• Experience with training, leadership, and supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to manage difficult and potentially stressful situations professionally and effectively
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer service communication skills, including telephone, email, and social media interactions
• Abilityto manage multiple priorities and adapt within a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

A certification in Information TechnologyInfrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation or Agile/Scrum is desired. Two (2)years of experience in higher education or complex organizational environments.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.