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Director, Project Management Office for Technology
New York | tcnycareers-touro.icims.com |
Overview:
The Director of Project Management for Technology is responsible for directing and overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO) for IT to ensure projects meet organization goals and requirements. Under direction of Vice President for Technology/CIO, the holder of the position will maintain and support the technology strategies, policies, tools and procedures needed to enhance the planning, project management services and operational functions provided by the technology department to all Touro business units.
These services are designed to maximize the technology departments’ effectiveness and efficiency as an organization, and as a significant contributor to the Touro’s success in achieving responsible stewardship of resources. Delivering exceptional leadership and providing excellent communication, the role provides coaching, facilitation, influence and negotiation, with increasingly complex management and supervisory experience.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of project and portfolio management across the organization through directing and supervising the Project Management Office for Technology (PMO), ensuring that all IT projects meet requirements laid out in the PMO for IT policy.
The Director of Project Management for Technology works with the PMO team members, Central IT staff and Touro functional leadership, overseeing the development of specific project plans and timelines. The role monitors and reports on progress; develops and builds teams within and across groups; actualizes effective change management and control and directs the PMO in operating according to industry standards of project management, outlined by the Project Management Institute.
In management of the PMO, the holder of this position continuous professional development and improvement of the team, focusing on the individuals as well as the overall goal to bring value to IT and Touro University through excellent project and portfolio management.
In addition, this role manages meetings with the PMO for Technology Governance Committee on a regular basis, presenting the Committee with new project proposals for consideration as well as providing recommendations and reporting progress on all ongoing projects.
Business analysis
The role of the Director of Project Management for Technology also oversees business analysis and all team members assigned to working on automation projects related to business analysis outcomes, assuring that reviews of business processes are thorough and proposed solutions are well designed, cost-effective and include long-term viability.
Liaison/Relationship Building and Communications
Oversees cross-institutional initiatives and executive level projects, fostering strategic partnerships in carrying out enterprise-wide IT objectives. Act as a high-level representative regarding IT standardizations, services and projects, as well as promote opportunities for IT departments across TCUS.
Make presentations at meetings with constituent groups, stakeholders and advisory committees as needed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of Project Management Office for Technology.
• Supervises staff while mentoring and providing feedback to staff regarding expectations, performance, and professional development.
• Oversees project management responsibilities, including developing logical and efficient project plans, establishing priorities, monitoring and managing task completion, anticipating and avoiding problems, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with team. members and user groups to ensure project accountability.
• Identifies information technology issues and opportunities, analyzes problems and alternatives and develops sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Sets priorities and allocates resources to meet staff needs in a timely, effective manner. Is nimble and responsive to changing circumstances.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Creates and enforces PMO policy and procedural documentation (in line with Touro University internal auditing and legal standards).
• Creates standardized documentation and procedures for use by project managers.
• Works collaboratively with divisions and departments to launch the most appropriate projects.
• Leads the PMO Governance Committee.
• Serves as a member of the TouroOne Operating Committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Master's degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Active PMP certification from Project Management Institute.
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience managing IT related projects, planning IT systems and software implementation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the current and developing IT requirements of a university.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Knowledge and experience in directing a PMO and PPM using industry standards.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strategic planning and advanced leadership skills.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to functional leadership in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Experience in a Higher Education setting strongly preferred.
Possibility of Flexible Work Arrangements including remote work opportunities.
Maximum Salary: USD $153,831.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary: USD $123,064.00/Yr.
The Director of Project Management for Technology is responsible for directing and overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO) for IT to ensure projects meet organization goals and requirements. Under direction of Vice President for Technology/CIO, the holder of the position will maintain and support the technology strategies, policies, tools and procedures needed to enhance the planning, project management services and operational functions provided by the technology department to all Touro business units.
These services are designed to maximize the technology departments’ effectiveness and efficiency as an organization, and as a significant contributor to the Touro’s success in achieving responsible stewardship of resources. Delivering exceptional leadership and providing excellent communication, the role provides coaching, facilitation, influence and negotiation, with increasingly complex management and supervisory experience.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of project and portfolio management across the organization through directing and supervising the Project Management Office for Technology (PMO), ensuring that all IT projects meet requirements laid out in the PMO for IT policy.
The Director of Project Management for Technology works with the PMO team members, Central IT staff and Touro functional leadership, overseeing the development of specific project plans and timelines. The role monitors and reports on progress; develops and builds teams within and across groups; actualizes effective change management and control and directs the PMO in operating according to industry standards of project management, outlined by the Project Management Institute.
In management of the PMO, the holder of this position continuous professional development and improvement of the team, focusing on the individuals as well as the overall goal to bring value to IT and Touro University through excellent project and portfolio management.
In addition, this role manages meetings with the PMO for Technology Governance Committee on a regular basis, presenting the Committee with new project proposals for consideration as well as providing recommendations and reporting progress on all ongoing projects.
Business analysis
The role of the Director of Project Management for Technology also oversees business analysis and all team members assigned to working on automation projects related to business analysis outcomes, assuring that reviews of business processes are thorough and proposed solutions are well designed, cost-effective and include long-term viability.
Liaison/Relationship Building and Communications
Oversees cross-institutional initiatives and executive level projects, fostering strategic partnerships in carrying out enterprise-wide IT objectives. Act as a high-level representative regarding IT standardizations, services and projects, as well as promote opportunities for IT departments across TCUS.
Make presentations at meetings with constituent groups, stakeholders and advisory committees as needed.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Directs and manages the day-to-day operations of Project Management Office for Technology.
• Supervises staff while mentoring and providing feedback to staff regarding expectations, performance, and professional development.
• Oversees project management responsibilities, including developing logical and efficient project plans, establishing priorities, monitoring and managing task completion, anticipating and avoiding problems, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with team. members and user groups to ensure project accountability.
• Identifies information technology issues and opportunities, analyzes problems and alternatives and develops sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Sets priorities and allocates resources to meet staff needs in a timely, effective manner. Is nimble and responsive to changing circumstances.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Creates and enforces PMO policy and procedural documentation (in line with Touro University internal auditing and legal standards).
• Creates standardized documentation and procedures for use by project managers.
• Works collaboratively with divisions and departments to launch the most appropriate projects.
• Leads the PMO Governance Committee.
• Serves as a member of the TouroOne Operating Committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Master's degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Active PMP certification from Project Management Institute.
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience managing IT related projects, planning IT systems and software implementation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of the current and developing IT requirements of a university.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Knowledge and experience in directing a PMO and PPM using industry standards.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strategic planning and advanced leadership skills.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to functional leadership in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Experience in a Higher Education setting strongly preferred.
Possibility of Flexible Work Arrangements including remote work opportunities.
Maximum Salary: USD $153,831.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary: USD $123,064.00/Yr.
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