IT Director-Project Management Office & Strategy

Great Lakes Water Authority • Detroit, MI

16d • $144,426 - $218,732

About The Position

Lead the strategic direction and operational execution of the Project Management Office (PMO), including Business Analysis functions. Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of IT projects and initiatives, overseeing project portfolio management, and aligning IT strategy with organizational goals. Supervise the PMO Manager, business analysis and other IT professional staff, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across both teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in information systems, information technology, computer science or related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible IT project management, program management, portfolio management or IT strategic planning
• Equivalent combination of formal education, certifications and appropriate related experience may be considered at the discretion of the Chief Information Officer
• Valid Driver’s License
• Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Environmental Working Requirements Work is performed in an office or warehouse environment. Work is sedentary. May require light to moderate lifting, reaching, pulling, and carrying. Manual dexterity and audiovisual/linguistic acuity required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field or PMP/CBAP certification
• Experience working in state or local government or other regulated industries

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight to the Project Management and Business Analysis teams
• Ensure successful execution of IT projects and initiatives through effective governance, resource management, and performance monitoring
• Oversee the development and maintenance of project portfolio management processes, tools, and reporting
• Lead IT strategic planning efforts in collaboration with executive leadership and business stakeholders
• Align project and analysis activities with organizational priorities and IT capabilities
• Establish and maintain standards, methodologies, and best practices for project management and business analysis
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of project delivery and business analysis outcomes
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective 30 days after employment, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401a, and team member discount programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs.
• Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.
• Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director