Project Manager II

Job Title

Project Manager II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Division Of Student Affairs It Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Department of Information Technology (DOIT) contributes to Texas A&M’s student learning and development by providing specialized and dependable technology solutions for student affairs professionals across the division’s 17 departments. We aspire to be the IT partner of choice for our customers by leveraging our unique knowledge of student affairs, IT service management, and Business integrations to provide exceptional business value to customers. (https://doit.tamu.edu/ ) Our employees have access to a robust benefits package including paid leave for University Holidays as well as vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, wellness programs. We value professional development and career growth and provide our team members with opportunities to learn and grow as well as access to a professional development budget.

What we want

We’re seeking a talented and driven Project Manager II to manage project activities for small to medium scope concurrent and strategic IT projects. A successful candidate will use traditional and agile methodologies, in a highly collaborative environment, to deliver IT solutions that add value and help enrich our student experience and university community. This is your opportunity to develop with Texas A&M University and join our growing team. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $50,162 - $55,000 (Based on selected hire’s qualifications)

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years of related experience in Project Management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of the discipline of Project Management

• Proficient in Microsoft Project software

• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in technical writing

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or Communication

• Five or more years of related experience in the field of IT with a focus on Project Management

Other Requirements:

• Maintains a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotion, and/or public relations of the Department of IT

• Works nights and weekends as needed

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management Certification

• ITIL Foundation Certification

 

  Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage departmental and enterprise-level information technology projects

• Knowledge of multiple Project Management Methodologies (e.g. Traditional, Iterative, Scrum)

• Skills in mentoring, negotiating, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance

• Industry related skills to include, proficiency with ITIL, IT project management processes, knowledge of IT security regulations, IT sourcing, and knowledge of current IT industry issues and trends

• Proven record of strong oral and written communication skills

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently to see a project through to completion

Responsibilities:

• IT Project Management - Uses established project management protocols, as documented in the established methodology, to lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of concurrent IT projects. Identifies, prioritizes, schedules, and manages the activities of medium-sized projects or multiple project team(s). Coordinates with stakeholders to develop the project mission and vision, goals, plans, timelines, resource estimates, and schedules for various projects within the Division of Student Affairs. Establishes goals for project delivery. Facilitates the analysis of project risks and manages as appropriate, including recommendation of solutions. Executes project work plans and timelines to meet project milestones and deliverables. Provides leadership, direction, management, and coaching on project-specific tasks such as vendor selection, contract negotiation, project lifecycle, and project portfolio alignment in accordance with best practices and project management standards. Manages and coordinates appropriate resources, in conjunction with resource holders, to ensure projects teams are completing projects in accordance to the committed schedule, scope, and budget. Coordinates activities with sponsors and management of other organizational units and vendors. Manages project quality control and assurance.

• Project Communication - Effectively communicates relevant project information to project sponsors, stakeholders, and supervisors. Facilitates team and stakeholder meetings to guide project implementation. Holds regular status meetings with project teams. Keeps project teams well informed of changes and project status. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Uses a wide-range of communication practices to deliver sensitive or difficult information with tact and professionalism. Completes all required project documentation and reports for clients and/or management.

•  Data Analysis - Conducts data analyses to fulfill routine reporting to sponsor, routine management activities to include project metrics and project health reporting, and special information needs within the scope of contracts. Compiles quantitative and qualitative reports for submission to project sponsors.  Reviews deliverables prepared by project team leaders and members.

•  Contract Management - Facilitates vendor activities related to projects to include formulation of requests for proposal, quotation, and information. Works with vendor representatives and project managers to develop statements of work and manages timelines, risks, budget, and scope of work related to delivery of vendor projects. Monitors budget and financial revenue and expenses. Reviews vendor documentation, contracts, and addenda, making recommendations to management.

•  Professional Development - Participates in training and professional development sessions. Maintains individual professional development related to IT and Project Management.

•  Other Duties - Supports department success and objectives such as: maintains a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotion, and/or public relations of the Department of IT. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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