Project Manager 3 EPMO

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Enterprise Project Management Office Project Manager 3 (EPMO PM3) provides enterprise-level leadership for Boise State Universitys highest-impact strategic initiatives. This position ensures that complex cross-functional projects are delivered with clarity discipline and measurable results by applying industry-standard project management and organizational change management practices. Operating from the Enterprise Project Management Office the EPMO PM3 brings structure to ambiguity aligns a variety of stakeholders toward shared outcomes and drives consistent execution across academic administrative and technical areas. The role advances institutional priorities by strengthening governance improving delivery maturity and enabling sustainable adoption of new processes systems and ways of working.

Department Overview:

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) operates within the Division of Finance and Operations (F&O). The EPMO leads strategic projects and process improvements across Academic and Administrative units fulfilling a critical need for structured execution and institutional alignment.

Level Scope:

Recognized master in professional discipline with significant impact and influence on campus policy and program development. Establishes critical strategic and operational goals; develops and implements new products processes standards or operational plans to achieve strategies. Regularly leads projects of critical importance to the campus; these projects carry substantial consequences of success or failure. Requires significant influence and communication with executive leadership. Problems faced are frequently complex and multidimensional requiring broad based consideration of variables that impact multiple areas of the organization.

Essential Functions:

95% of the time the EPMO Project Manager 3 will:

• Lead high-impact enterprise-level initiatives from initiation through close ensuring outcomes advance institutional strategy and priorities.
• Partner with executives sponsors and functional leaders to define success criteria secure resources and remove organizational barriers.
• Facilitate effective project discussions and decision-making by preparing clear actionable information; communicating risks and impacts; and maintaining alignment among stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of project governance and delivery frameworks grounded in PMI ACMP Six Sigma and PROSCI standards ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Proactively monitor project risks issues and dependencies; escalate strategically to sustain momentum and success.
• Provide clear timely communication to sponsors stakeholders and teams through concise updates reports and presentations.
• Lead and coordinate project work that spans academic administrative and technical areas engaging Office of Information Technology (OIT) PMO or the Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) when specialized expertise or system alignment is required.
• Support change management efforts to help stakeholders prepare for adopt and sustain new processes systems or ways of working.
• Ensure project documentation including charters plans schedules test plans training materials and lessons learned is complete accurate and accessible.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and adoption of EPMO methods tools and templates through feedback collaboration and professional expertise.

5% of the time the EPMO Project Manager 3 will:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply PMI-aligned project management and ACMP/PROSCI-based change management practices to ensure structured repeatable processes that drive sustainable results.
• Proven skill in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans measurable outcomes and successful delivery.
• Strong facilitation and influence skills with the ability to build alignment among stakeholders across academic and administrative areas toward shared goals and sustained adoption.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and partnering effectively across functions in complex matrixed and evolving organizational environments.
• Strong analytical critical-thinking and communication skills able to synthesize complex technical or operational information into clear insights for audiences across all organizational levels.
• Skilled at managing laterally and upward fostering productive relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Experience in business process design optimization and documentation.
• Deep understanding of organizational change and stakeholder engagement principles.
• Solid grasp of enterprise project management principles with a proven record of consistent disciplined execution.

MinimumQualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent plus 8 years experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible project management experience including leadership of enterprise-level or cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Change Management Professional (ACMP-CCMP) or PROSCI certification.
• Process Improvement knowledge and experience such as Six Sigma.
• Masters degree in Organizational Leadership Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience applying PMI ACMP and PROSCI best practices in higher education public sector or similarly complex environments.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting salary range is $89065.60to $99500 annually and is commensurate with State University provides a best-in-classbenefits package including (but not limited to):

• 12paid holidaysAND the University is closed between Christmas and New Years (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24annual paid vacation daysfor full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to yourORP retirement fund(Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to yourPERSI retirement fund(Classified employees)
• Excellent medical dental and otherhealth-related insurancecoverages
• Tuition fee waiverbenefits for employees spouses and their dependents
• See ourfull benefits pagefor more information!

Required Application Materials:

Please provide your resume a cover letter tailored to the position and a list of three professional references.

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

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