Position Description
Provides project management including adherence to budget, schedule and scope. Plans, schedules or coordinates projects activities to meet deadlines. Monitors project compliance. Coordinates the overall integration of the project. Supervises and directs project personnel; assigns duties and responsibilities.
About the University
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international). In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Major/Essential Functions
- Oversee the full project management lifecycle, including the project intake process.
- Create and maintain project documentation (e.g., charters, timelines, communication plans, risk assessments, decision matrices, issue logs, action items, project status updates, schedule management) using TTUS-provided templates and tools in accordance with TTUS PMO standards.
- Consistently provide exceptional service and maintain effective communication with team members, project team members, and stakeholders at all organizational levels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with institutional leaders, project teams, external partners, and governance committees to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; facilitate meetings and presentations, foster cross-functional collaboration, remove roadblocks, and promote informed decision-making and accountability.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO tools, templates, and processes; promote and share project management best practices through training and collaboration; and stay current on emerging project management trends and practices, particularly within higher education.
- Adheres to all appropriate Institutional policies (including IT OPs) and other relevant internal departmental policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience supporting remote and hybrid teams.
- Professional experience in higher education.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Pay Range
$78,900 - $102,600 - $126,200