POSITION: Full-Time Senior Project Manager (Staff Associate): Administration & Finance; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position
SUMMARY: An integral component of the VP Area of Administration & Finance (A&F) strategies, the Senior Project Manager will support college initiatives being led by A&F directors. Reporting to the COO & CFO of the college, the senior project manager will provide project management support to her/his assigned projects as an individual contributor.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of a portfolio of A&F projects ensuring consistency in project planning, delivery and status reporting mechanisms. The senior project manager collaborates with A&F project led and sponsors across all academic and administrative areas, contributing to the development of formal project plans, strategies, including evaluating project feasibility, defining scope and requirements, determining resources, and setting and tracking outcomes in alignment with the college's strategic goals. The senior project manager helps to foster a project management-oriented culture and mindset across the college.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees a portfolio of concurrent initiatives assigned to the office for project support, and/or serves as the primary project manager for individual projects.
Provides leadership to ensure project schedules and deliverables are met in a collaborative environment.
Develops standard methodologies and toolkits to maximize efficiency and consistency in project management across the A&F VP area.
Contributes to the initial project and resource planning.
Advises project teams to successfully execute plans and achieve the outcomes within the prescribed timeline.
Monthly prepares executive level project management status reports and generates project performance updates to the COO & CFO, A&F leaders, project teams and stakeholders.
Regularly reviews and evaluates opportunities to improve project support services by implementing PMI best practices.
Establish rapport and facilitate teamwork between the A&F VP's managed department's direct reports.
Develops, implements, and manages the A&F Campus Projects Communication Plan's mechanisms.
Continuous coordination and communication with the Finance Team regarding procurement & contracts, budgets and accounting activities for the managed projects.
Provide project management support from the conceptualization to the implementation of the A&F VP's initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the COO & CFO.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Five to seven years related experience in higher education or nonprofit setting
Strong project management background/formal training and skills
Experience in planning and implementing key strategic initiatives in a complex organization
Ability to respond effectively to questions and prepare material in response to inquiries; exercise judgment and professional discretion as well as handle confidential information
Ability to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgment and action
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work and meet reporting deadlines; exceptional customer service skills, strong communication (written & verbal), and related business analysis skills
Well organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong leadership skills with the ability to balance many projects at any given time
Excellent interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a related field
Project Management Certified/PMI
Knowledge of innovative and emerging practices in the area of project management
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits.
