Project Manager II

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

31d

About The Position

AIM-AHEAD Project Management Office (PMO) maintains and ensures standards for program/project management throughout AIM-AHEAD program, nationwide. The PMO is in charge of creating procedures and best practices that will help programs/projects/activities/tasks and operations: go smoothly, complete on time, result in quality deliverables, come under budget and has 360 degrees communications. PMO has evolved to become keepers of best practices, timely communications and direction - all in one spot. The Project Manager will support all aspects of project management and PMO efforts in a non-IT setting. The Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage AIM-AHEAD initiatives and efforts under the guidance of the Project Principal Investigator. The Project Manager will focus on the successful completion of programs/projects/activities/tasks and monitoring the impact and effectiveness of the procedures outlined by PMO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business or a related field and five (5) years experience managing institutional wide projects, and working with project management related tools, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Organized with attention to detail.
Time management and time sensitivity is extremely important for this national program.
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
Thorough understanding of information procedures and practices as it applies to program/project management.
Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with AIM-AHEAD initiatives and expectations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or any equivalent PPM tool. Experience with web-based PPM tool would be a bonus but not required
Develops and manages a detailed project schedules and work plans using MS Project and/or other PPM tools.
Knowledge and experience with a web-based PPM tool is a plus, but not required.
Ability to motivate groups of people to complete efforts in a timely manner.
Must be able to multitask and juggle conflicting priorities
Have a flexible mindset to adapt to changes easily
Highly self-motivated and fast learner of any new PM process, tools and techniques and train others
Gets work completed with minimal direction and supervision
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Information Science-related field required; Master's degree preferred.
10 years of program/project management
Experience in 2 PPM tools

Responsibilities

Manages assigned projects/activities to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project in a non-IT organization. Identifies PM processes to organize projects into stages with realistic timelines.
Develops and manages detailed project schedules and work plans using MS Project and/or other PPM tools. Knowledge and experience with a web-based PPM tool is a plus, but not required.
Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, timelines, funding, and resources.
Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed. Engages in contingency planning discussions and efforts.
Establishes and implements risk and mitigation plans, communication plans, stakeholder management plans and provides status updates consistently.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare status reports and KPIs.
Provides periodic updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress using consistent reporting methods.
Utilizes PM techniques to create communications matrix, risk matrix and stakeholder registry for Cores within the Coordinating Center.