Project Manager - Information Technology

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the implementation and various IT upgrades of the ACCS office. The Project Manager will also work closely with the Systems Office team as well as IT staff from all ACCS institutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Manage and lead IT projects for the ACCS office.

• Develop and maintain project plans for IT projects.

• Develop, maintain and communicate using status reports for projects.

• Plan, direct and execute meeting agendas and minutes.

• Communicate clearly and build team relationships to move each project to completion.

• Work with all ACCS institutions to build a trusting relationship.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 Partner with campus leadership on strategies that will continue the vision of the Chancellor's office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of related experience, including project management standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Experience in a higher education setting and working with ERP technology. Banner or Datatel preferred.

• **PMP certification required (within 6 months of start).

• Proven ability to lead the implementation and expansion of new IT technology.

• Proficient use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a current resume, a completed System application form, a letter of interest describing qualifications, a list of four professional references with contact information, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (if applicable) indicating degree conferred. Applications will be accepted by mail, hand delivery or email only (nikita.payne@accs.edu). 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS.

An application form may be downloaded at https://www.accs.cc/index.cfm/departments-services/human-resources/. Complete application packets must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on August 1, 2018. For additional information contact Nikita Payne at 334-293-4603 or nikita.payne@accs.edu or Charlene Finkelstein at 334-293-4628 or charlene.finkelstein@accs.edu. 

Please mail applications to:

Alabama Community College System
Human Resources Dept.
Attn: Ms. Nikita Payne
P. O. Box 302130
Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

(Application materials may be delivered in person at 135 S. Union Street).

Salary range is $60,242 to $84,476 dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position is located in Montgomery, Alabama.

The Alabama Community College System is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.