PROJECT MANAGER IT
Project Manager IT
Arizona State University
Portfolio Management
Campus: Tempe
105164BR
Job Description
As the most innovative university for 10 years running and one of the country's largest, most inclusive public institutions, Arizona State University commits to driving forward the most dynamic and productive learning experience in all of higher education.
Enterprise Technology (ET) seeks to hire a Project Manager IT. Project Managers work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute against project requirements; identify and acquire necessary resources and coordinate efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with the sponsoring source's expectations.
As with everyone on the ET team, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as culture and communications, are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our ET Positive Core.
Salary Range
$61,750 – $95,000 per year; DOE
Close Date
18-October-2024
Essential Duties
Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.
Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes.
Identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team.
Assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
Responds to all inquiries regarding project status.
Prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance.
Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success.
Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required project infrastructure including, but not limited to: space, build/reconfiguration of facilities, equipment, technology and infrastructure to ensure timely availability for successful launch and ongoing project operations.
Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.
Takes action to mitigate conflict; escalates serious project issues.
Effectively communicate relevant project information in a professional manner to the business and technical personnel.
Contributes in development and implementation of program and portfolio management, project management methods tools and techniques, and performance.
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders within project scope.
Reviews and ensures that project specifications comply with existing codes and applicable University, state and local requirements.
Defines project objectives and scope to determine time frame, available funding, resources, procedures, and various phases of project life cycle.
Takes responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
Collaborates across our teams as well as participating in ET/ASU events and programs.
Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience; 1 of which are in project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and /or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing strategies and technical specifications for projects, ability to manage complex technology projects.
Ability to clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations.
Takes action to mitigate conflict; escalates serious project issues.
Effectively communicate relevant project information in a professional manner to the business and technical personnel.
Knowledge of available project management applications and associated project specific technology requirements.
Knowledge of organizational development and practices to identify opportunities for change and convey the need for change.
Contributes in development and implementation of program and portfolio management, project management methods tools and techniques, and performance.
Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders within project scope.
Reviews and ensures that project specifications comply with existing codes and applicable University, state and local requirements.
Utilizes knowledge of project purpose and scope in decision making and risk assessment, understanding impact on outcomes/success.
Defines tasks, responsibilities and outcomes; documents activities and tracks progress. Develops written and verbal progress reports.
Preferred certifications:
CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management): Equivalent of 1 year of project management experience.
PMP (Project Management Professional): Equivalent of 2 years of project management experience.
PgMP (Program Management Professional): Equivalent of 4 years of project management experience.
Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence.
Experience working in a values-led organization, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive.
Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.
Working Environment
Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer.
Bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
Regular review of completed tasks.
Department Statement
Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University. We are a values-driven organization. Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation
ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.
Why join us?
Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.
Flexibility. Our flexible work environment allows employees to explore opportunities with their supervisor beyond the traditional work schedule. Opportunities include hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week.
Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.
Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.
World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.
Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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Company Description:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.