IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Job Description

Lead all phases of complex information technology projects designed as solutions with university-wide impact, and that require high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. Perform the full range of the project management lifecycle: discovery initiating, planning, budgeting, executing, governance, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Develop detailed plans, schedule, project estimate, and resource plan. Ensure adherence to quality standards. Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables. Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team. Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solution of problems; revise, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements. Evaluate and assess metrics and project effectiveness. Ensure accurate and timely reporting; prepare specialized and ad hoc reports. Absorb and leverage project related technology to ensure effective project management and collaboration. Leverage steering and executive committees for decision-making, change management, and communications. Advise unit/school regarding post project operations. Provide training to clients/staff.

Additional Job Details
Role will work closely with partners in Executive Education IT and Client IT and will be responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of Agile ceremonies and the health of the Salesforce development lifecycle within Client Executive Education. Reporting functionally to Director, PPMO and working closely with the Operations Manager, you will ensure that the technical team (external vendor staff and internal developers) are empowered to deliver high-quality Salesforce features across 11 departments.

Role requires previous experience with Salesforce, delivering projects using Agile methods, and navigating complex environments with competing priorities.; Preference for experience in higher education environments and previous work in a matrixed organization.;

Notes:
Additional requirement to work onsite on a weekly basis, 3 days per week, to collaborate with stakeholders.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.