Alamo Colleges District - San Antonio, TX

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
San Antonio, TX
1-10 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The IT Portfolio Manager at Alamo Colleges is responsible for coordinating and facilitating enterprise technology projects within the IT Project Management Office (IT PMO). This role is crucial for providing operational leadership to the Information Technology Services (ITS) workload, ensuring that customer projects are delivered on time and meet stakeholder needs. The manager will oversee project assignments and manage resource commitments effectively, leveraging the established IT Project Management Framework to ensure reliable and effective project management across the ITS work portfolio. The position requires a proactive approach to project management, with a focus on aligning project goals with the strategic objectives of the Alamo Colleges District, which serves a diverse community of over 70,000 students annually. In this role, the IT Portfolio Manager will work closely with various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and external partners, to ensure that technology projects are executed efficiently and effectively. The manager will also be responsible for monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to address any challenges that may arise during project execution. This position reports directly to the District Director of Information Technology Services and plays a key role in shaping the future of technology initiatives within the Alamo Colleges District.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate enterprise technology projects within the IT PMO.
  • Provide operational leadership to the ITS workload and ensure timely delivery of customer projects.
  • Make project assignments and manage project resource commitments effectively.
  • Leverage the IT Project Management Framework to ensure reliable and effective project management.
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to align project goals with the strategic objectives of the Alamo Colleges District.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, statistics, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Five years of experience managing or facilitating projects, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
  • PMI/PMP or other PM certifications from approved PMI/IPMA qualified educators.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Hands-on experience in project/portfolio resource planning, reporting, prioritization, and budgeting.
  • Experience leading projects and programs involving management of external resources.
  • Experience managing large groups in a high-profile, rapidly changing environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
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