Loyola University Chicago · 2 hours ago
Director Project Management Office- ITS
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $186K/yr
12+ years expLoyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence and commitment to community engagement. The Director of the Project Management Office will provide oversight for IT operations, manage budgets, and lead strategic planning to align with the university’s goals.
Responsibilities
Provide direct oversight to specific IT strategic operational framework, ensuring efficient and effective operation
Influence cross-functional operations through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and direct leadership
Manage mid to large-sized budgets for assigned programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals
Participate in cross-functional tactical planning, contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives and goals
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific IT domains, with some cross-functional understanding to support broader organizational needs
Maintain regular communication with business leaders, peers, and ITS Leadership to foster collaboration, alignment, and information sharing
Develop and execute the PMO strategy aligned with the university’s IT and institutional goals
Enhance the governance frameworks for project intake, prioritization, and execution
Lead portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and resource capacity
Oversee budget planning and financial tracking for the PMO and its projects
Optimize resource allocation across competing priorities and initiatives
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networking, and cloud technologies
Define and enforce project management standards, tools, and templates
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and PMO maturity
Implement and maintain project management software changes and dashboards for transparency and tracking
Manage and mentor PMO staff, including project managers, analysts, and coordinators
Foster collaboration across academic departments, administrative units, and external vendors
Execute duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required
A minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios/programs/projects in Information Technology and/or business units
Proven track record of success with managing multiple simultaneous programs and/or projects with a duration of 12+ months and advising project management team members of 6-25 people working in various modalities
Proven ability to translate technical details into easily understandable verbiage for stakeholders and executive sponsors
Knowledge of SDLC, project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid processes, and best practices
Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and teams
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint)
Familiarity with project management methodologies including the Agile Development Framework and Project Management Institute's project management lifecycle and PMBOK
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
Industry Certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, CSM, Agile certifications, etc.), or willingness to obtain them, are strongly preferred
Experience in Higher Education is a plus, but not required
Company
Loyola University Chicago
A private Jesuit research university in Chicago, Illinois
1001-5000 employees
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