Project Manager

Information Technology

Search 1432 - Posted July 26, 2023

Emporia State University is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our Information Technology (IT) team. The successful candidate will work with IT directors to support and document projects within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• To coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments
• Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements
• Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with at least 5(five) years of experience.
• Industry standard certifications such as: PMP, CAPM, or other relevant certification may substitute for 2 years work experience each, up to 4 years
• Relevant years of experience in IT budget and project planning can be substituted for education

Preferred:

• Significant coursework or work experience in managing and maintaining a portfolio of projects
• Significant coursework or work experience in project management
• Significant coursework or work experience in budgeting or financial accounting
• Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Maintain a positive attitude, good morale, and cooperative environment with other IT team members
• Strong communication skills to assist different people at various technical levels throughout the campus
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong work ethic (e.g., dependable, professional) and proven ability to work in an environment involving tasks that require strict confidentiality. 

COMPENSATION:

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references here.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

620-341-6033

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.