Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Madison College intends to procure contracted services for a Project Manager 3

The College is seeking one (1) highly motivated and capable Project Manager who will assist in evaluating customer needs and managing various cross functional projects for the College. This type of experience is aligned with our EPMO, and the type of skill set required for the projects and roadmaps we are assigning this individual.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in change management to lead and execute projects that drive organizational transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives.

Madison College has projects that are mapping out to 2028, requiring PM resources to support them. We are looking for someone that has:

• Experience in interest gathering, building trust, facilitating decisions, cross functional collaboration, change (organizational) management, roadmap/agile hybrid plan development, requirement gathering and documentation, and other business analysis type of experience within a project management role.
• Highly skilled in communication from the highest level within an organization all the way down to entry level.
• The ability to be able to use finesse even in difficult situations and the ability to navigate competing priorities, difference of opinions among business and technology partners, and are able to speak up to mitigate those conversations.
• Must have experience in higher education to be considered.

These initiatives require a candidate to work collaboratively with the EPMO office and individual project teams, operate independently as needed, critically think, and provide leadership, quality assurance, alignment to vision/mission and follow-through on solutions to completion. The ideal candidate can work effectively with demanding end-users, solicit key requirements (must-have) and, in partnership with other technology services and business partners, formulate feasible/cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.

• Work with stakeholders on assignments to define the scope and magnitude of desired initiatives.
• Gather key, understandable requirements to meet project activities.
• Secure appropriate resources and establish a feasible timeframe/schedule to complete the work.
• Monitor, manage and maintain day-to-day project activities and resource plans.
• Follow existing and/or establish appropriate change control processes to ensure work goes from Development to Testing to Production.
• Communicate with appropriate parties on project needs, progress, issues, risks and outcomes.
• Successfully manage projects to completion.
• Provide Change Management support services to ensure adoption is at its utmost – communication, documentation, and training to end-users.

• Display energy and initiative in solving problems.
• Adaptable - undertake a variety of tasks willingly.
• Ability to switch from complex to routine tasks when required.
• Work effectively with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Quality - demonstrate appropriate quality and thoroughness in the work.
• Decisive - ability to make informed decisions…