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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 3 weeks ago

Director of Project Management Office: Office of Innovative Technologies - UTK

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) within the Office of Innovative Technology (OIT). This role will drive accountability and continuous improvement across the IT portfolio while collaborating with campus leadership and stakeholders to prioritize projects that support the university’s strategic goals.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce project and program governance structures that support enterprise-level portfolio management

Define and promote project and program management best practices across the organization

Oversee enterprise portfolio-level reporting to provide visibility into initiative execution and outcomes

Provide strategic direction ensuring alignment of all projects and program activities with organizational goals

Direct a matrixed team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives within defined scope, quality, time, and budget parameters

Coach and develop project leaders to enhance capability and performance

Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and value realization

Oversee project retrospectives and lessons-learned sessions to identify improvement opportunities and foster organizational learning

Drive accountability and informed decision-making across the IT portfolio through clear performance metrics and transparent reporting on project performance, risk, and outcomes

Maintain a keen interest in evolving project and change management techniques, tools, and technologies

Qualification

Governance structuresKPI trackingProject management methodologiesPMP certificationLean Six Sigma certificationITIL certificationChange managementHigh performing PMOConflict resolutionNegotiation

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, information science, or related field

5+ years' experience as a project manager leading enterprise-wide projects

Ability to align projects into portfolios that support the different goals of the organization

Skill in translating business objectives into actionable project plans

Deep knowledge in project and program management methodologies

Ability to establish and maintain effective governance structures

Skilled in building and developing a high performing and accountable PMO

Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and change management

Ability to define, track, and report KPIs

Preferred

Master's degree

PMP or other related project management certifications

Lean Six Sigma certification

ITIL certification

Benefits

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Glassdoor4.3

As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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