Manager, IT Project Management Office

Job Details

University of Delaware

Job No: 503026

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark, DE/Hybrid

Categories: Information Technology, Full Time, Program/Project Management

Pay Grade: 32S

Context of Job:

University of Delaware Information Technologies (UDIT) provides the IT infrastructure, central IT systems and applications, and IT services for University of Delaware teaching, learning, research, administrative, and outreach activities. The Enterprise Solutions & Governance team delivers enterprise system services that support the University’s administrative functions, student and faculty success, and campus services.

Under the supervision of AVP, Enterprise Solutions & Governance, the PMO Manager provides strategic leadership for the Project Management Office (PMO) within UDIT.

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategic PMO Leadership and Framework Development
• Enterprise Project & Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning and Resource Alignment
• Executive Reporting and Decision Support
• Change Management & User Adoption
• Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience leading complex projects or portfolios, preferably within technology or enterprise systems environments.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse functions and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to align projects with strategic goals and organizational priorities.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with third-party vendors and consultants.
• Demonstrated experience establishing or managing a Project Management Office (PMO) or enterprise project governance structure.
• Experience working with executive leadership to align projects with strategic priorities.