Director, IT Portfolio and Project Mgmt

Overview

About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values support Augusta University as an institution like no other.

Job : 294810

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary

About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG policy links.

USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5.

Location Augusta University-

Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology s mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust, and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators, and advance learning, discovery, and care.

The Director of IT Portfolio and Project Management serves as a strategic leader within the university s Information Technology division, overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of IT projects and portfolios. This role aligns technology initiatives with the university s mission, academic priorities, and administrative needs, ensuring IT investments deliver measurable value and drive institutional excellence. The Director will establish best practices, foster collaboration, and champion innovation in project delivery and portfolio optimization.

Strategic Leadership includes developing and implementing the university s IT portfolio management strategy in alignment with institutional goals; lead the prioritization, selection, and oversight of IT projects; advise senior leadership on IT investment decisions, risk management, and resource allocation.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• PROJECT GOVERNANCE AND DELIVERY:
  Establish and maintain standardized processes, methodologies, and frameworks for IT project management (e.g., PMO, Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches). Direct the full life cycle of IT projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and report progress, issues, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION:
  Manage the university s IT project portfolio, balancing resources, budgets, and timelines to maximize impact and ROI. Conduct regular portfolio reviews and ensure accurate documentation of project statuses, risks, and benefits. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and increased project success rates.
• STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:
  Collaborate with academic departments, administrative offices, research centers, and external partners to understand technology requirements and priorities. Facilitate effective communication between project teams, sponsors, and university leadership. Conduct stakeholder analysis, manage…