IT Manager (IT Project Manager)

Job Description

This position’s primary responsibilities will be to lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of concurrent, strategic IT projects within the department. In addition this resources will work closely with line managers, business analysts, and senior management to effectively communicate with project teams, stakeholders, vendors, and project sponsors. This position will also conduct data analysis to determine project health, project completion metrics, and gather qualitative and quantitative data for project reporting.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in IT Project Management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of the discipline of Project Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project software.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in technical writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in applicable field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or Communication.
• Three or more years of related experience in field of IT with focus on Project Management.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage departmental and enterprise-level information technology projects.
• Knowledge of multiple Project Management Methodologies (e.g. Traditional, Iterative, Scrum, PRINCE2).
• Skills in mentoring, negotiating, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance.
• Industry related skills to include, proficiency with ITIL, IT project management processes, knowledge of IT security regulations, IT sourcing, and knowledge of current IT industry issues and trends.
• Proven record of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently to see a project through to completion.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management Certification
• ITIL Foundation Certification

Salary Range: $51,500 - $55,000

Responsibilities:

• Use established project management protocols, as documented in the established methodology, to lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of concurrent IT projects. Identify, prioritize, schedule, and direct the activities of a large or multiple project team/s. Coordinates with departmental personnel to develop specifications, plans, timelines, resource estimates, and schedules for various projects within the Division of Student Affairs. Facilitate the analysis of project risks and manage as appropriate, including recommendation of solutions. Executes project work plans and timelines to meet project milestones and deliverables. Provides leadership, direction, and coaching on project-specific tasks. Identifies and allocates appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within committed schedule, scope, and budget. Coordinate activities with sponsors and management of other organizational units and vendors.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to project sponsors, stakeholders, and superiors. Facilitates team and stakeholder meetings to guide project implementation. Holds regular status meetings with project teams. Keeps project teams well informed of changes and project status. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Uses a wide-range of communication practices to deliver sensitive or difficult information with tact and professionalism. Completes all required project documentation and reports for clients and/or management.

• Conducts data analyses to fulfill routine reporting to sponsor, routine management activities to include project metrics and project health reporting, and special information needs within the scope of contracts. Compiles quantitative and qualitative reports for submission to project sponsors.  Reviews deliverables prepared by project team leaders and members.

• Facilitates vendor activities related to projects to include formulation of requests for proposal, quotation, and information. Works with vendor representatives and project managers to develop statements of work and manage timelines, risks, budget, and scope of work related to delivery of vendor projects. Reviews vendor documentation, contracts, and addenda, and makes recommendations to management.
• Participates in training and professional development sessions. Maintains individual professional development related to IT and Project Management
• Support department success and objectives such as: maintain a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotion, and/or public relations of the Department of IT. Work nights and weekends as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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