"Project Manager, IT"

Project Manager, IT

Job ID: 292334

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages, develops and implements medium to large projects and feasibility studies within budget. Reviews and consults with project sponsors prior to project submission and provides planning, development and follow-up. Analyzes and develops strategies for new projects and provides recommendations and direction to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Defines project objectives, develops plans and monitors progress
2. Responsible for continuity of process flow and action items from project planning meetings
3. Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost and scope
4. Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders
5. Provides guidance and support to project team and managers
6. Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners
7. Provides project management coordination and training
8. Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Two (2) years of direct project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years IT experience; Experience with project management software solutions; Experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
Able to influence and negotiate effectively
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced + Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

Background Investigation Policy