"Project Manager, FSS"

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Systems and Solutions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects that modernize and enhance Yale’s financial systems and data capabilities. The Project Manager will oversee multiple complex initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with Yale’s Finance strategy.

• Partner with Finance and IT leaders to define project goals, scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Manage communication with project sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop strategies to keep projects on track.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of IT project management principles (e.g., Agile) and software
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff
• Proven ability to manage multiple/complex projects, meeting deadlines and budget

Principal Responsibilities

1. Oversees the execution and implementation of detailed project plans in concert with stakeholders.
2. Manages several routine projects simultaneously and ensures that the design, testing, training, documentation and prioritization objectives are met.
3. Assists in refining and re-sequencing during the implementation and execution phases of assigned projects, as needed.
4. Works closely with business analysts, technical professionals, end users and project stake holders during the requirements, solutions design and implementation phases to develop detailed project plans for implementation.
5. Works on risk assessment, communication planning, development of performance metrics, and project entry criteria.
6. Creates detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.
7. Manages client expectations and provides issue/risk identification and escalation pathways.
8. May supervise the implementation team of cross-functional project and technical resources.
9. Designs, develops, and executes communication systems to ensure effective exchange of information between project stakeholders, senior management, and staff.
10. Resolves complex project issues that involve representatives from multiple organizations.
11. Complies with standard policies and procedures.
12. May supervise and train junior project managers.
13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $165,750.00

Location

150 Munson Street, New Haven, Connecticut