IT Project Manager

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The Project Manageris responsible forleveragingagile methodologies to leada variety of IT and other projects supporting the university's mission and operational needs. This role will play a key role inleadingwidespread adoption of Agile methodologies. The Project Manager will work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. This position requiresdemonstratedexperience incurrentproject management methodologies,specifically

Agile/Scrum.

This person will manage a diverse range of projects, including (but not limited to):

IT infrastructure implementations; software development,deployments,and integrations; and initiatives requiring coordination across multiple departments and stakeholders.

A strong command of Microsoft Office 365 and other Microsoft applications is essential for success.

• Lead andfacilitatefull project lifecycle (utilizing
  
  Agile principles).
• Contribute to the refinement of project management processes.

• Manage a diverse range of projects, including (but not limited to):
• IT infrastructure implementations
• Software deployments and integrations
• Large-scale organizational initiatives requiring coordination across multiple departments and stakeholders.

• Proactively identify&manage risks &issues;escalate asneeded.
• Maintain risk register with mitigation and action plans.
• Engage stakeholders in active risk and issue management.

• Effectively communicate project statusto stakeholders at all levels,utilizing clear and concise reporting.
• Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with stakeholders acrossalldepartments (e.g., Academic Affairs, Admissions, Student Services, Finance).
• Manage stakeholder expectations;ensure project goal alignment.

• Exercise independent judgment in making decisions related to tasks&timelines for projects of moderate complexity and priority.
• Effectively prioritizeowntasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Escalate complex or high-impact issues to the appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
  
  Manage to resolution.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of project management processes and bestpracticesincluding the use of Agile/Scrum.
• Identifyopportunitiesand propose actionable stepsto improve project efficiency and effectiveness.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Experience managing IT projects.

• Solid understanding of Agile project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Proficiency in project management tools(e.g.Jira, ADO, MS Project).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize effectively.

• Demonstrated fluency in Microsoft Office 365 suite, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience managing both IT and non-IT projects.
• Experience in a higher education environment. 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience facilitating Agile transformation.

• Experience leading
  
  Agile projects(e.g., Scrum).
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops
  .
• Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development, and data management principles.
• Working knowledge…