Director of Project Management
Director of Project Management
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$ 121900 - 182900
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Project Management leads the Project Management Team and provides strategic oversight for the planning execution and delivery of projects across the community college system. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining project management standards ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills driving project excellence. The Director oversees the project management team and collaborates with stakeholders across academic and administrative units to ensure successful project outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Lead the Project Management team including strategic planning personnel resources and performance management.
- Develop and implement an ACCS system office project management framework methodology and best practices.
- Oversee the planning execution monitoring and closure of strategic projects across departments.
- Manage a portfolio of projects ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and resource availability.
- Supervise and mentor project managers and cross-functional project teams.
- Facilitate project governance including steering committees status reporting and risk management.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to define project scopes timelines budgets and success metrics.
- Monitor project progress identify potential issues and implement corrective actions to keep initiatives on track.
- Communicate regular updates risks and milestones to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies state regulations industry standards and accreditation standards.
- Promote stakeholder engagement and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive process optimization and contribute to the development of project management methodologies.
- Communicate clearly and build team relationships within projects.
- Work with all ACCS divisions and institutions to foster a trusting relationship.
SECONDARY DUTIES:- Provide training and professional development in project management practices.
- Support change management initiatives and organizational development efforts.
- Evaluate and implement project management tools and technologies.
- Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve future performance.
- Assist in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
- Represent the college system in external project management networks and professional associations.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Information Systems or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects in a large organization.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PMI Agile Lean).
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
- Expertise in project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Smartsheet).
PREFERRED:- Masters degree in Business Administration Project Management Information Systems or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Agile Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Waterfall or equivalent certification.
- Experience in higher education project management.
- Familiarity with community college operations and student-centered initiatives.
- Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies (e.g. Prosci Six Sigma).
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applications must be filed online at: complete application packet must be submitted by the posted deadline in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. A complete application packet consists of:
- Online application
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Separate list of four (4) professional references (not letters) with complete contact information
- Unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred and conferral dates
- All application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have digital (preferably .pdf) copies of your cover letter resume list of references and transcripts showing degree(s) and conferral dates ready to upload before you begin the application process.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT E-MAILED APPLICATIONS.
- When you finish the online application procedure you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this does not mean that your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions please contact:
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AGENCY INFORMATION:
The Alabama Community College System is an equal opportunity employer.It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.
The Alabama Community College System reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
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Director
Employment Type
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