Project Lead, Operations

Dallas College

2d • $66,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Overall responsibility for delivering assigned project based on agreed targets and objects, on time and on budget. Responsible for actively participating in change management activities and promoting key aspects of the project’s vision to all business constituents. Responsible for day-to-day management and execution of end-to-end project(s) deliverables in accordance with identified operating model to ensure quality and consistency. Determines and documents guidelines and/or process flows related to data management. Collaborates with client and/or vendor to secure resources necessary to complete project(s). Establishes and manages the project scope and milestones ensuring adherence to timeline, cost, and delivery. Provides/manages documentation oversight for assigned project(s) including development of policies, procedures, and training documentation, as necessary. Documents and analyzes project activities in a way that the process is continually improving. Proactively engages stakeholders in project development. Creates a sense of belonging and ownership among team members. Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and altering priorities related to project. Provides periodic reporting of progress status to key stakeholders. Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills. Actively listens and responds constructively to stakeholders and/or team member’s ideas or concerns regarding project. Maintains confidentiality related to project(s), as applicable. Stays up to date on best practices and trends in the employee experience field. Identifies opportunities to improve employee experiences through surveys or focus groups. Complies with Dallas College policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. Provides excellent customer service. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• Ability to plan project, manage the creation and execution of various deliverables, and work with the project related resources including but not limited to establishing and managing effective partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders, quality and cohesion of training, networking, and project output, reporting of financial and operational progress.
• Ability to lead team through execution of project and provide day-to-day direction on process related activities.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problems solving skills.
• Able to converse with team members, stakeholders, vendors, etc.
• Able to lead and ensure the delivery of project tasks with technical and functional partners; hold team members accountable based on identified roles and responsibilities during project execution.
• Able to work in ambiguous situations; take a high-level assignment and work the details to produce desired outcome.
• Ability to establish cross-functional and multiple location relationships, network both internal and external to Dallas College, to accomplish project objectives.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative and independent judgment; perform duties, make decisions and recommendations under limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work independently and/or with a team(s) to plan, organize, schedule and coordinate project tasks and activities.
• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs to meet objectives.
• Must be able to provide clear and concise communication effectively, both orally and in writing to all levels of organization.
• Must be capable of understanding project and business requirements and how these requirements apply and/or interface with other systems within Dallas College.
• Normal physical job functions are performed within a standard office environment.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in managing projects and/or supervision.
• Official transcripts required.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering assigned project based on agreed targets and objects, on time and on budget.
• Actively participating in change management activities and promoting key aspects of the project’s vision to all business constituents.
• Day-to-day management and execution of end-to-end project(s) deliverables in accordance with identified operating model to ensure quality and consistency.
• Determine and document guidelines and/or process flows related to data management.
• Collaborate with client and/or vendor to secure resources necessary to complete project(s).
• Establish and manage the project scope and milestones ensuring adherence to timeline, cost, and delivery.
• Provide/manage documentation oversight for assigned project(s) including development of policies, procedures, and training documentation, as necessary.
• Document and analyze project activities in a way that the process is continually improving.
• Proactively engage stakeholders in project development.
• Create a sense of belonging and ownership among team members.
• Embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and altering priorities related to project.
• Provide periodic reporting of progress status to key stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills.
• Actively listen and respond constructively to stakeholders and/or team member’s ideas or concerns regarding project.
• Maintain confidentiality related to project(s), as applicable.
• Stay up to date on best practices and trends in the employee experience field.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee experiences through surveys or focus groups.
• Comply with Dallas College policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Staff Range N06
• Salary Minimum $66,900.00 Annually
• FLSA United States of America (Exempt)
• Position Type Staff
• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree