Manager, Project

Position Summary

The Manager, Project Management Office (MPMO) will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing IT systems implementation, network infrastructure, or software customization projects. The MPMO will manage multiple projects through all project life-cycle phases-keeping all stakeholders informed of status, risks, and issues during the project-and will ensure projects are completed in an effective and transparent way. The MPMO will establish project management standards and train staff. Projects may be staffed by PATNC staff, contractors, or a combination.

Essential Functions

Maintains the organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans

Develops and promotes the use of good project management practices throughout PATNC

Leads project team's development of key objectives, scope, and success criteria, including the development of the project charter

Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.

Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented

Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes.

Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards

Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements, assisting with preparation of annual budgets, and scheduling expenditures, including tracking and managing project budget

Leads project team meetings to engage all team members

Maintains project timelines by managing a clear project schedule while also addressing issues, risks, and scope changes

Communicates project status to all project stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

Facilitates testing and efficient quality assurance practices

Conducts project evaluations upon project close-out.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (required).

Project Management Professional certification (preferred).

10 years' experience managing information technology projects (required)

Formal project management training

Experience serving as a project manager on technology projects

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams

Great social skills

Result-orientated mindset

Strong communication skills

Excellent attention to detail