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East Tennessee State University · 2 months ago

Project Manager, Information Technology Services

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students offering highly ranked programs. The Project Manager for Information Technology Services will assist the CIO and ACIOs in managing technology projects, providing leadership and oversight to ensure projects align with the university’s missions and improve user experience.

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Responsibilities

Responsible to the Director of Enterprise Projects and Access Management to assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Chief Information Officers (ACIOs) in all phases of project management for Information Technology Services (ITS)
Provides leadership and oversight for technology initiatives that support the university’s academic, administrative, and research missions
Manages projects across a broad range of areas and assists the CIO and ACIOs with project planning, documentation, organization, and communication
Works collaboratively with ITS leaders to ensure project management services and established methodologies are meetings their needs and the needs of the campus, with a key focus on contributing to the improvement of the user experience and customer service
Responsible for defining and establishing project methods, analytics, and recommendations; reporting details regarding analysis of project outcomes and key performance indicators; maintain data throughout all phases of the project to ensure that ITS makes project decisions based on appropriate project data
Works with the Director of Enterprise Projects and Access Management to establish Project Management policies, procedures, and protocols; works collaboratively with all ITS groups to ensure projects are approached with the appropriate amount of research, planning, implementation, reporting, analysis, and revision; ensures that projects are completed within defined scope, targeted schedule and cost; performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management certificationExperience managing technology projectsIT systemsProficiency with project management toolsProject management principlesAnalytical abilitiesBalance prioritiesCustomer service skillsLead teamsVendor/partner relationship managementOrganizational abilitiesProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skillsFacilitation skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
Three to five years of experience managing technology projects
Project Management certification (PMP, PINNCE2, or Agile/Scrum or equivalent)
Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure in a higher education environment
Proficiency with project management tools
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, collaborative university environment
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage vendor/partner relationships
Knowledge of project management principles and methods
Ability to work independently and reliably to ensure projects meet time and resource constraints
Ability to provide excellent customer service

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Management of technology projects in a higher education environment
Experience with enterprise systems, cloud migration, or infrastructure modernization is desirable

Company

East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University is an American University located in Johnson City, Tennessee

H1B Sponsorship

East Tennessee State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (22)
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2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
GRAMMY Museum
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Audrey M. Depelteau
Director Innovation Laboratory
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Stephen Marshall
Professor
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