Project Manager I, Advancement Systems

Position Summary

The Project Manager I, Advancement Systems will report to the Director, Project Management, and be responsible for directing and managing project work. The PM I will help guide and keep tasks on schedule, within scope, and will utilize different methodologies within the project as needed.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develops and manages work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Develops and updates project plans, including information such as project objectives, technologies, information specifications, and schedules.
• Prepare project status reports.
• Establishes and executes project communication plans.
• Monitors and tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Confers with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort: Typically Sitting at a desk or table

Equipment: Office Equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Prior experience in advancement/development systems or a higher education technology environment.
• Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service.
• Project management experience in IT.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $65,900 - $78,000.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Skills: Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Analytical Work, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Goal-Oriented, Interact with All Levels of Management, ITIL Framework, Leadership, Lead Work, Learning Quickly, Matrix Management, Problem Resolution, Project Management, Project Management Software (PMS), Technical Knowledge, Working Independently