Head of Project Management (Remote)

Associate Project Manager/Project Manager
Technology Services
Type : Full-time, Staff
Pay : $54,121 to $60,000 per year (Associate Project Manager) $59,533 to $65,000 (Project Manager) (Pay range may vary based on geographic location and experience)
The Project Manager role is responsible for leading high-visibility, complex projects of varying size and impact to successful completion. This position requires a strategic partner who can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining alignment with college-wide goals. Typical projects include, but are not limited to, technology implementations, software development, business process transformations, and various other college initiatives. This position will manage the project lifecycle from beginning to end and communicate frequently with stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment. The role requires a self-starter with strong organization, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and an aptitude for technology and continuous process/service improvement.

leveraging various technologies to effectively collaborate with in-person and remote participants.
partnering with them to help identify, assess and prioritize organizational needs.
Initiate projects by partnering with stakeholders to define and capture goals/objectives, functional and technical requirements and user stories, and by helping to prepare business cases and perform cost/benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
Lead project and schedule planning activities, including the development of testing, training, communication, operational readiness and go-live plans.
Oversee the execution of project plans, monitor progress, communicate status updates to stakeholders, refine plans and schedules where appropriate, track issues/risks, and take corrective actions as needed.
Actively help manage project portfolios and backlogs, larger program-level initiatives, and the development and refinement of project management approaches, processes and techniques.
Continually learn and develop soft and technical skills through personal initiative and various training opportunities.
Maintain a working knowledge of industry trends and best practices to help influence opportunities and/or risks that should be considered.
Practice superior customer service.
Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; Position reports to: Director, Project Management Office

Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language.
writing; monitoring; time management; and management of personnel resources.
Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
Proficiency in using web-based technologies, including database systems.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree, or relevant/comparable experience
Knowledge of Project Management methodologies, including waterfall, agile and hybrid approaches
Familiarity with project and work management solutions like TeamDynamix, MS Planner, Smartsheet, or similar
Two or more years of experience managing projects, or two to three years of business analyst experience
Formal project management, agile and/or IT Service Management training or certifications
Knowledge of LEAN and/or Six Sigma methodologies

Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Professional Certificate: PMP
Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements (if any): Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support various project milestones.
Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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