Director of IT Project Manager Office

Director of IT Project Manager Office

Job ID : 320591

Location : District Support Services Cntr

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$108,521.00 - $141,077.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options :

• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store : Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program :
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
• Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
• Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S.

Department of Education after qualifying).

10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is looking for an experienced and motivated Director to establish and lead its Project Management Office (PMO).

Under the direction of the CIO, the Director delivers enterprise wide, transformational technology and business initiatives that will positively impact students and employees.

The Director oversees the ITS project portfolio and its alignment to the organizational strategic plan.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, strategic planning, team leadership, and current PMP certification from the PMI.

The individual selected for this role must value the mission of the community college concept and be committed to student success.

Essential Functions

25% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; identifies training needs and opportunities;

promotes professional growth and development opportunities among team members

• 25% - Oversees the ITS project portfolio including strategy, governance, team leadership, tracking and monitoring, prioritization, communication, and quality controls;
• collaborates with college and District leadership and stakeholders to define, develop, and deliver highly-visible, highly-impactful projects and programs;

responds to stakeholder questions and concerns with tact and diplomacy; provides expert guidance and mentorship to PMO personnel and project teams throughout the project lifecycle

• 25% - Establishes a centralized project management framework including project management methodologies, tools, standardized project documentation, and reporting mechanisms;
• implements project management best practices and industry standards for consistency in look, feel, and outcomes when working with the PMO;

drives continuous improvement efforts within the PMO to increase customer satisfaction with service delivery and overall results

20% - Develops key performance indicators and dashboards to monitor project performance on an individual project basis and the portfolio of projects;

identifies and mitigates project risks; advises senior leadership on project-related matters, provides recommendations, and strategic guidance for decision-making and course correction

5% - Performs related functions as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business Administration, Project Management or related field and six (6) years of experience leading an IT project management office, which includes two years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Possess a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

B. Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

C. Experience as a PMO Director managing complex projects and programs, preferably in higher education

D. Current, related certifications (e.g. PfMP, PMI-ACP)

E. In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices

F. Experience presenting project status to C-Suite leadership

G. Experience using project management software to create project schedules, track critical path items, and overall project status

Special Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days onsite (2419 W. 14th Street, Tempe, 85281)

MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month / year format (e.g., 09 / 07 to 10 / 11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and / or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review September 23, 2024

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination.

Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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