Project Manager

Working/Functional Title

Project Manager

Position Summary

The MSU IT Project Management Team is responsible for planning and execution of priority IT initiatives.  Reporting to the Associate Director within the Office of the ACIO, the project manager will primarily perform the following duties:

• Develop plans for new initiatives in coordination with leadership and customers/partners.
• Manage programs and projects through coordination of stakeholders and resources, creation of deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and status reporting to ensure successful completion.
• Resolves conflicts between project resources and other functional areas that may arise as a result of the initiative.
• Analyzes processes and systems to identify improvements that maximize operational effectiveness and meet the program goals.
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans.
• Facilitate change management, develop communication and training programs to ensure awareness and understanding of programs, operational processes and procedures.
• Prepares and presents reports on the final results of initiatives to leadership, customers/partners and other stakeholders to document the final results of programs and initiatives.

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.  

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate.  This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Management or field related to the employing unit; three to five years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in project management, business analysis, facilitating/training with a focus on business management; workflow process analysis and implementation of strategic initiatives or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience coordinating and leading technology projects.
• Proficient with the MS Office Suite.
• Experience using formal project management methodologies and scheduling tools.
• Proficient oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using a Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Experience In performing technology service process improvements.
• Experience using an enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool such as Team Dynamics.
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or Project Management Institute (PMI) training and certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off dated position funded for 2 years from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends December 3, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.