Business Systems Projects Manager (Hybrid)

This person will provide primary oversight and coordination of projects with technological components undertaken by the college. They will also assist their supervisor with the development of project management policies and procedures and with the documentation of business processes from business areas throughout the campus in the form of both written narratives and process maps. Occasional travel to other Penn College campuses. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of Information Technology Services.

Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in project management, business architecture, IT, or related discipline, OR, equivalent combination of education and work experience which qualifies the individual to perform the above duties. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Driver's License. Required
• ITIL Foundations v3 ITIL Foundations certified. Preferred
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI PMP or similar management certification. Preferred
• CBA or similar architecture certification. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ experience with managing technical projects. Required
• Proven history of successful project completion. Required
• Experience documenting and modeling business processes. Required
• Experience working with project management tools. Required
• Experience using TeamDynamix. Preferred
• Experience managing projects in an educational setting. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, and the public. Required
• Strong organizational skills. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of staff, faculty, students, and the administration. Required
• Commitment to continued professional development. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Required
• Ability to successfully train students, staff, and faculty in the operation of computer applications and software products. Required
• ITIL Foundations certified. Preferred
• PMP or similar project management certification. Preferred
• CBA or similar business architecture certification. Preferred

• Work with the project team to set project goals and develop plans to meet those goals.
• Establish and maintain contacts within business units to better understand and develop business processes.
• Maintain project timeframes, budget estimates, and status reports.
• Coordinate project team members and develop schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Implement strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Use project management tool (TeamDynamix) to track projects, project performance, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Organize meetings to discuss project goals and progress.
• Assist supervisor with development of processes and procedures for project management.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of a business process library.
• Document, validate, propose, and implement improvements to business processes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting risk assessments for projects.
• Assist supervisor with administration of the project management tool.

Must be capable of lifting and carrying computer hardware and components not to exceed 50lbs.

This position may qualify for a hybrid work arrangement after the successful completion of a probationary period for new hires. The specific minimum number of days required to be on-campus per week will be determined at a later date.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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