Director of Project Management
- Employer
- Emerson College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Director of Project Management
Target Hire Date
2022-01-03-08:00
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The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) reports to the SAVP of Information Technology and is responsible for managing strategic projects in Information Technology, Media Technology and Productions, Human Resources and Finance. In addition to management of the PMO, this position also serves as a hands on project manager for high profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and expand the art of project management at Emerson College.
- Collaborate with various functional department leaders to
define, prioritize and develop projects. Ensure alignment with
departmental and/or college values and strategic initiatives.
Identify opportunities for efficiency between areas of the college,
process improvement for the community, and adding value to existing
investments.
- Ensure the PMO follows the current IT Project Management
framework, which outlines project management processes and
documentation requirements. Further develop the framework to higher
stages of maturity.
- Maintain a comprehensive project portfolio and score card of
all PMO projects including regular executive reports. Ensure the
portfolio meets governance needs and maintain critical benchmarks
and metrics to articulate the status of any portion of the
portfolio at any time.
- Manage the project intake, hold, and closure processes ensuring
all stakeholders are informed and decision making is
transparent.
- Provide regular analysis of project status, remediating
problems as they arise, effectively communicating risk, and manage
accountability of project team members to ensure project
success.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships, and ensure vendors
meet their obligations and the quality of work is fulfilled within
contractual agreements.
- Oversee the use of project management tools, ensure consistency
in practice, identify gaps in the tools and work to improve their
functionality.
- Provide support and training to Directors and staff outside the
PMO so project management methodologies and best practices are
adopted and consistently utilized beyond the PMO.
- Perform direct project management for the largest, most complex
projects working with stakeholders and team members to ensure
successful completion.
- Manage three project managers ensuring they consistently follow
project management methodologies and provide excellent service to
project teams and stakeholders. Work with PMs and other areas to
determine which projects require dedicated PM support versus
consultation and framework guidance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- 10 years of project management experience, or educational
background and equivalent work experience.
- Prior management experience
- Self-starter, work independently under minimum
supervision.
- Previous experience in managing large and complex projects
within budget and on schedule.
- Exceptional documentation, communication and interpersonal
skills. Able to show examples of previous project portfolios,
scorecards, and charters.
- Vendor management, negotiation and conflict resolution
skills.
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and
tool sets.
- Ability to communicate, motivate and persuade the project team,
and gain support from management to achieve the desired project
goals.
Preferred Skills:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience leading teams of project managers
- Experience with modern project management/portfolio management
platform
- Previous experience working in a Higher Ed setting.
Grade of Position: A20E
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Hiring Range: $131,550.00 - $138,750.00
To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Director-of-Project-Management_JR003174
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Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.
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