Project Management Director

4 days ago

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

About the Role

The Associate Director of Project Management Office is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Project Management Office within the university's IT organization. This role involves establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and methodologies to ensure successful delivery of IT projects aligned with the university's mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements strategic plans for IT Project Management Office that align with the university's IT goals and objectives.
  • Establishes and maintains project governance frameworks, standards, and processes to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across all projects.
  • Oversees resource allocation, leads and mentors a team of project managers and project coordinators, and ensures appropriate staffing levels and skillsets to support project portfolio needs.
  • Acts as point of contact for vendor selection and contract negotiation, monitors vendor performance, and ensures compliance of contractual obligations.
  • Identifies and mitigates risks associated with IT projects, ensuring proactive measures are in place to address potential issues and minimize disruption.
  • Manages IT project portfolio, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and of high quality.
  • Manages project resources effectively, including human resources, budgets, and equipment, and optimizes resource allocation and utilization to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborates with university stakeholders to understand their IT project needs and priorities and ensures alignment with campus objectives.
  • Drives a culture of continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, promotes innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in project management practices, and evaluates and implements new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance project delivery capabilities.
  • Supports IT change management efforts related to implementation of new technologies, processes, and organizational structure, and facilitates the adoption of project management best practices across the university.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, or four years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, for a total of 12 years of experience.
  • Experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and project portfolios.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Experience in change management, process improvement, and organizational transformation.

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