Director of Project Management Office Office of Innovative Technologies UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 142000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a Director of the Project Management Office(PMO) within the Office of Innovative Technology (OIT). This role will drive accountability and continuous improvement across the IT portfolio while collaborating with campus leadership and stakeholders to prioritize projects that support the universitys strategic goals. This position will accelerate the universitys ability to execute strategic IT efforts and demonstrate measurable business value across all technology investments.
This position is responsible for leading and evolving the enterprise IT project management function. This role ensures the consistent application of project and program management best practices across all IT initiatives. The Director collaborates with the UT System and UTK campus leadership multi-departmental teams and key stakeholders to identify opportunities develop project proposals and prioritize initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce project and program governance structures that support enterprise-level portfolio management
Define and promote project and program management best practices across the organization
Oversee enterprise portfolio-level reporting to provide visibility into initiative execution and outcomes
Provide strategic direction ensuring alignment of all projects and program activities with organizational goals
Direct a matrixed team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives within defined scope quality time and budget parameters
Coach and develop project leaders to enhance capability and performance
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies and value realization
Oversee project retrospectives and lessons-learned sessions to identify improvement opportunities and foster organizational learning
Drive accountability and informed decision-making across the IT portfolio through clear performance metrics and transparent reporting on project performance risk and outcomes
Maintain a keen interest in evolving project and change management techniques tools and technologies
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in information technology information science or related field
Experience: 5 years experience as a project manager leading enterprise-wide projects
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to align projects into portfolios that support the different goals of the organization
Skill in translating business objectives into actionable project plans
Deep knowledge in project and program management methodologies
Ability to establish and maintain effective governance structures
Skilled in building and developing a high performing and accountable PMO
Skilled in conflict resolution negotiation and change management
Ability to define track and report KPIs
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Masters degree
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
PMP or other related project management certifications
Lean Six Sigma certification
ITIL certification
Work Location
This is an on-campus position in Knoxville TN with some flexibility for remote work.
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR16 (find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere)
Anticipated hiring range: $125000 - $142000
Regular Full-Time Exempt
Educationbenefitsfor employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirementand deferred compensation plans including 401(k) 403(b) etc.
Comprehensive medical dental and visioninsuranceplans
- Find more information on UT Benefitshere
Application Instructions
All applicants must upload the following attachments. The documents should directly address the required qualifications.
Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
