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Brown University IT Project Manager/Senior IT Project Manager in Providence, Rhode Island
Job Description:
IT Project Manager/Senior IT Project Manager
Office of Information Technology
The Project Manager is responsible for successfully managing multiple cross-departmental projects that involve changes to business processes, selection of software solutions, and IT software and system implementations. The project manager position carries the responsibility of leading academic and administrative departments, technical staff, and user communities through a variety of campus-wide IT projects. This Project Manager must be able to manage IT projects using both traditional project management approaches and the Agile/Scrum methodology as needed based on the project. Project managers will occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours as project needs dictate. This Project Manager reports to the Director of IT Strategy, Project and Portfolio Management in the Office of Information Technology.
Job Qualifications for grade 10:
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
A minimum of 8 years of project management experience leading software product assessments and deployments including 2 years of experience with delivery of software solutions using Agile/Scrum methodology and understanding of the fundamentals of iterative development
A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management principles and methodologies and successful implementation of IT projects in a complex organization
Business analysis and process improvement skills
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to a diverse audience, including active listening skills
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, collaboration and customer service skills
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions that are in the best interest of the organization and that are consistent with the objectives of senior management
Ability to work efficiently at all levels of the organization and influence others to progress toward a shared vision or goal
Excellent analytic, problem-solving and root-cause identification skills
Ability to balance attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture
Experience with packaged software implementations, including testing, writing end-user documentation, and training end users
Ability to read, create, interpret, and understand database schemas, flowcharts, requirements, specifications, user guides, sequences of operation, and other technical data; ability to understand and analyze the complexities of software applications
Good working knowledge of software and the related infrastructure in a production environment including computer operating systems, databases, networks, security, interfaces, and troubleshooting techniques
Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire general knowledge of a project’s subject area (e.g. accounting, research administration, payroll).
Ability to mentor junior staff
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in higher education
Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
Job Qualifications for grade 11:
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
A minimum of 8 years of project management experience leading software product assessments and deployments including 2 years of experience with delivery of software solutions using Agile/Scrum methodology and understanding of the fundamentals of iterative development
A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management principles and methodologies and successful implementation of IT projects in a complex organization
Business analysis and process improvement skills
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to a diverse audience, including active listening skills
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, collaboration and customer service skills
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and deadlines at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions that are in the best interest of the organization and that are consistent with the objectives of senior management
Ability to work efficiently at all levels of the organization and influence others to progress toward a shared vision or goal
Excellent analytic, problem-solving and root-cause identification skills
Ability to balance attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture
Experience with packaged software implementations, including testing, writing end-user documentation, and training end users
Ability to read, create, interpret, and understand database schemas, flowcharts, requirements, specifications, user guides, sequences of operation, and other technical data; ability to understand and analyze the complexities of software applications
Good working knowledge of software and the related infrastructure in a production environment including computer operating systems, databases, networks, security, interfaces, and troubleshooting techniques
Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire general knowledge of a project’s subject area (e.g. accounting, research administration, payroll).
Ability to mentor junior staff
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working in higher education
Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
The grade of the position will be based on the qualifications of the candidates.
A successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification is required.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) .
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-07-17
Job Posting Title:
IT Project Manager/Senior IT Project Manager
Department:
Office of Information Technology
Grade:
Grade 11
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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