ITS Project Manager

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Department:Information Technology – Project Management

Campus Location:Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:Full Time

Pay:Range is between $70,000-80,000/yr, negotiable based on
qualifications

Work Schedule:Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Export Compliance Requirement:This position requires access to EAR
or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible
for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the
requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

Job Story

We have a Project Manager position that helps the University ITS
projects run more efficiently. By collaborating across the university to
accomplish projects timely, you will not only help identify and/ or
implement potential solutions, but also enhance the skillsets of project
members. We are seeking someone who has a strong ability to lead others,
teach and model the ways to navigate situations to reach a positive
result. Your focus is not only on growing team members in their Project
Management skills and understanding but will include hardware, software,
SaaS, data, security, interfaces, or other many aspects needed to
accomplish IT projects. Organization and job modeling are top priorities
in this role. We ask you to apply if you meet the criteria & have the
additional specs, we identified that make people successful in this
role. The best candidates will take initiative, be patient, firm,
dependable, analytical, and enjoy working with people.

Job Summary

Oversees various system projects of a highly complex nature.

Essential Functions

Plans, monitors, controls and closes projects in traditional project
management or works with two or more teams in agile approach. Assembles
project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying
appropriate resources, and developing schedules to ensure timely
completion of project. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project
estimates, resource plans and status reports. Proactively manages risks,
barriers and issues across all assigned projects. Ensures adherence to
quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Designs, configures,
tests, and trains TDX applications.

Job Duties

Will work independently with 4 team members across multiple departments
on evolving or complex projects. Most projects will cross multiple
departments lines and applicant needs to be a good organizer.
Will be working with vendors and working through difficult scenarios
with missing or initially faulty information.
Manages various sized projects within Information Technology Services
and other functional groups.
Additional responsibilities will include Metrics and SaaS; and possible
security camera projects.

Required Education and Experience:

– High school diploma or equivalent
– Six (6) years of experience in project management team(s)
leadership. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted
for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Manage projects with Project Management methodologies: Predictive,
Hybrid, & Agile
– Leads diverse teams to accomplish projects.
– Designs, configures, tests, and trains TDX applications.
– Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource
plans, and status reports.
– Expected to model good project management techniques for all, and
lead training sessions as requested.
– Proactively manages risks, barriers, and issues across all
assignments.
– Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project
deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Json and HTML
Experience in Higher Education, or business analysis, or LEAN, or
Sigma Six

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

PMIs PMP, or a ile certification.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a
computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone,
printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others
and accurately exchange information.