Head of Project Management

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Weekly Work Hours
40

Compensation Range
Staff Range N09

Salary Minimum
$97,800.00 Annually

FLSA
United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type
Staff

Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing one or more advanced projects. Responsible for the overall planning, management and completion and implementation of IT projects and programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform highly critical and/or complex analyses and design.

Advanced knowledge of Datatel programming tools and programming environment. Ability to assess programming implications and anticipate related programming needs.

Demonstrated knowledge of the interaction between UNIX and computers.

Knowledge of the principles of local area networks and ability to integrate into existing UNIX and computer applications.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of experience in project management or systems analysis and/or programming or Associate’s degree plus six years of experience in project management or systems analysis and/or programming.

Official transcripts will be required.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

Conducts detailed analysis of project requests; defines scope of project; assigns tasks to programmer/analysts; establishes measurable time segments; and monitors project to completion.

Responsible for defining system requirements, designing, programming, and installing assigned administrative/educational systems.

Responsible for, scheduling, reviewing, and monitors project work to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget.

Manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures and insure quality of projects.

Assembles project teams, assigns individual responsibilities, and develops project schedules.

Programs advanced or complex tasks associated with project assignments; performs emergency corrections as required.

Keeps management abreast of project status and/or problems. Confers with supervisor regarding standards and procedures.

Plans and coordinates implementation of projects with operations and the Colleague Systems Administrator.

Writes, tests, and documents programs; acts as technical resource to trainers.

Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Dallas College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.

Applications Deadline
July 31, 2026

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