Description
We are looking for a project manager within the Center for Learning Innovation. In this role, the project manager will allocate resources, shape priorities and keep the project team focused on the right goal. This position will provide project management on efforts within the Company, other Districts and the Board of Governors, and external groups. Strong business acumen and analytical skills are necessary to ensure projects are delivered with the right scope, budget, and timeline. The project manager requires the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff.
We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized individual with strong customer focus to provide leadership for small to medium projects and programs.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
. Initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, and close projects in accordance with established standards
. Create and maintain required project artifacts such as: charter, project schedule, change requests, risk and issue logs, budget and status reports
. Collaborate with other project managers and resource managers to monitor resource commitment and adjust schedules as needed to ensure balanced workloads for resources.
. Coordinate the activities of matrixed project resources so that target delivery dates are met
. Manage customer relationships
. Understand customer requirements and adjust project management approach to meet unique business needs
. Identify, mitigate and communicate risks throughout the project
. Communicate with a variety of stakeholders and sponsors using multiple channels
. Support the strategic plan of the Center for Learning Innovation
. Lead collaboration through group facilitation
. Learn new software skills as required (as technology changes)
. Additional duties will be assigned as needed; this description is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the duties of this position
Qualifications:
. Bachelors Degree Required
. 5+ years previous project management experience required; leadership experience preferred
Candidates with less experience will be considered at a lower pay schedule.
. Strategic thinker who can command a meeting with executive presence
. Customer focus: skilled at establishing & maintaining organizational relationships with a diverse group of people
. Ability to use resources to problem-solve and troubleshoot
. Attention to detail, yet also a visionary †can connect the big picture to business results
. Perform as a flexible, dependable self-starter capable of gathering information quickly and applying it to projects
. Demonstrate a desire to succeed in a collaborative team environment
The following is required: (1) US citizenship or (2) Permanent resident intending to become a citizen who meets certain other requirements.