Project Manager Digital Learning UTK

The University of Tennessee Knoxville is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Project Manager for Digital Learning at UT. The successful candidate will thrive in fast paced environments and will possess the right mix of operational excellence people skills and meticulous attention to detail. This candidate will take initiative demonstrate a sense of urgency use good organizational skills build a project team and follow through on commitments to achieve high-quality repeatable results. The Project Manager works closely with all Digital Learning teams other UT stakeholders and plays a critical role managing external partnerships. This position will manage projects across multiple teams both internal and external. The responsibilities are broad in scope encompassing a wide variety of activities requiring shifts in priorities. The idea candidate will be flexible and accepting of ambiguity. The Project Manager reports to the Chief Technology Core Officer of Digital Learning at UT.

Project Management

Experience managing complex technical projects in the launch and support of enterprise systems (Salesforce Technosolutions Slate etc)

Plans develops implements and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.

Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders leadership and other related staff to define project objectives and scope strategy schedule budget procedures and outcomes during various phases of the project life cycle.

Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.

Identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).

Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.

Relationship Management and Communication

Builds develops and maintains collaborative working relationships across the university third-party vendors and external clients vital to project success including managing differing priorities and resolving conflict.

Demonstrates ability to use diplomacy tact and social competency to facilitate meetings and create consensus under challenging situations.

Clarifies roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations and timeline.

Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities

Reviews and ensures that project specifications comply with existing codes and applicable University state and local requirements.

Application Instructions

For full consideration applicants must attach a letter of interest resume and the name address email and phone number of three professional references in addition to

completing the applicant file to the Human Resources online application system DASH. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. DLUT

About The College/Department/Division

Digital Learning at UT is a unit charged with advancing UTs commitment to discovery creativity learning and engagement specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning we want to be bold and impactful transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork excellence and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.