Touro University ยท 1 month ago
IT Technical Project Manager and Business Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expTouro University is seeking an IT Technical Project Manager and Business Analyst to ensure successful execution of IT projects while utilizing Business Analysis and Quality Assurance methodologies. The role involves managing small to medium-sized IT projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and developing comprehensive project plans and reports.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage small to medium-sized IT projects with growing independence, seeking guidance (when necessary) to continually enhance and refine formal project management skills:
Utilize the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) professional standards to develop project charters and plans, as well as manage the execution, monitoring, control and closing of IT projects
Create and manage communications plans
Develop risk register, issue log and manage risk/issue analysis, prioritization, and mitigation
Create and monitor project plans/project schedule and collaborate with project teams to ensure timely completion of projects and initiatives
Create and distribute clear project meeting notes
Transition projects from PMO management to operational status through transparent processes, including capturing lessons learned results for effective future project management maturation
Collaborate with administration, functional managers, and Subject Matter Experts to gather business and technical requirements to continue to move projects forward
Utilize Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software for plans and project asset management including charters, RACIs, diagrams, surveys, change requests, and provide formal and ad-hoc reports of project status as needed to the administration as well as project teams
Appropriately escalate all issues of concern by communicating with project sponsor and the Director of the PMO for Technology
Work towards formal PMI recognized certification, such as the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), to improve the skills necessary to better manage Touro IT projects
Use Business Analysis (BA) methodology to define business requirements for complex PMO projects, including:
Manage the coordination and communication between business units and the PMO from initial requirements gathering to the final sign-off of the requirements
Complete assigned Business Analyst activities on schedule, ensuring alignment with cost, benefit, and quality objectives
Provide guidance to functional subject matter experts and project managers regarding business analysis and quality assurance
Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and testing strategies for IT projects:
Work with project teams and project managers to develop comprehensive UAT plans based on project requirements for both enhancements and upgrades
Define project UAT scripts and processes, levels of testing, roles and responsibilities for testing and metrics for acceptance of test results
Execute test plans and generate result reports, utilizing automated testing tools as needed. Track bugs and defects, and maintain comprehensive tracking reports
Record and report on quality problems and concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields
2+ years of relevant IT experience
Will need to obtain a CAPM and/or PMP certification
Foundational understanding and knowledge of IT infrastructures and architectures, including server, network, identity management, IT security and software development
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well with others in a team, to collaborate, manage and resolve conflicts, and to accomplish goals on time without obstructions
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new tools, methodologies, and processes
Ability to proactively collaborate with users at all levels within the organization to ensure project success
Excellent time management skills
High level of mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
Will need to obtain a CAPM and/or PMP certification if not already certified
Preferred
Prior experience with IT project coordination or management, business analysis, and/or quality assurance
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI Certified Professional Business Analyst Professional (PMI-PBA)
Higher Education IT experience
Knowledge of TeamDynamix
Company
Touro University
Touro University is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education.
1001-5000 employees
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