Director of IT Project Management

$97,339 - $129,785/Yr

Elgin Community College - Elgin, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Elgin, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of IT Project Management at Elgin Community College is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing a variety of technology projects that are essential to the institution's operations. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and methodologies, particularly in the context of higher education. The Director will establish project management standards and ensure that all projects are executed within the defined scope, time, and budget constraints. This role involves regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and to ensure alignment with the college's strategic goals. In this capacity, the Director will manage multiple complex technical projects concurrently, which may span various IT domains. The successful candidate will be expected to create detailed project plans, manage resources effectively, develop schedules, assess risks, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations. The Director will also be responsible for maintaining effective communication with external contractors and vendors, ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required standards. The position requires a strong leadership presence, as the Director will mentor project teams, assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide feedback. The ability to make informed decisions quickly and adapt to changing circumstances is crucial. The Director will also represent the IT department in various internal planning and advisory committees, sharing project knowledge and updates with colleagues and stakeholders alike. This role is integral to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement in project management practices within the college.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects throughout their lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Create project plans, manage resources, develop schedules, assess risks, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, external contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Create, review, and update technology project management standards and documentation using identified tools and systems.
• Continuously improve upon standards to ensure best practices are followed and updated as the project management industry evolves.
• Lead analysts meetings to provide directions and updates on technology projects.
• Communicate statuses for all assigned technology projects to stakeholders using standard IT tools to create reports and dashboards.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Partner with the Managing Director of Enterprise Systems, Applications and Project Management on process improvement initiatives in IT.
• Evaluate and prioritize backlog of unscheduled and assigned technology projects and document anticipated start dates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, computer science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) required.
• Minimum of 5 years managing multiple complex technical projects across multiple departments concurrently.
• Proficiency in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Overall knowledge of requirements for implementing, upgrading, and integrating with higher education enterprise systems including ERP software (preferably Ellucian Colleague).
• Solid experience implementing and using project management software tools (preferably Atlassian Jira).
• Experience working on projects with external contractors, consultants, or vendors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a project team.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a higher education setting, understanding unique needs and challenges.
• Knowledge of Audio Visual (A/V) infrastructure and components.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for recognition and camaraderie