Sr. Project Manager, IT - Central

University of Miami•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, IT - Central leads and directs high-priority projects that require significant resources and functional integration, overseeing projects throughout their life cycle. The role assembles project teams, assigns responsibilities, identifies required resources, and develops schedules to support timely completion. The Senior Project Manager interfaces with affected parties, ensures quality standards are met, reviews deliverables, tracks Information Technology projects, and trains personnel. The position is with the Department of Enterprise Project Management Office at the University of Miami and is hybrid in Miami, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage projects and direct support staff toward departmental goals.
Monitor support technicians’ performance for quality assurance and ensure assignments meet schedules and objectives.
Coordinate functional departments to ensure projects follow project charter requirements.
Interface with customers regarding schedules, meetings, and problems.
Keep customers informed about project status.
Anticipate schedule or priority delays and initiate alternative plans.
Develop risk-mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques, keeping project plans accurate and updated.
Set expectations in accordance with project plans to establish a common understanding of project goals.
Document customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders to establish project deliverables.
Identify operational improvements and provide management with productivity reports.
Set priorities aligned with departmental goals and objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Implement action plans or initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensure employees receive training on relevant controls, University policies, and procedures.
Train personnel within the organization.