Director, IT Project Management

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Lead IT Project Manager to direct and oversee IT projects, ensure adherence to best practices, and deliver high-quality outcomes. The role requires strong PM expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication with stakeholders, including experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA or related field.
• 6 years of project management experience, including strategic planning and development of a PM framework.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in higher education and Jira for PM tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, and leadership to ensure successful IT project execution.
• Maintain project status reporting and data-driven decisions for stakeholders.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies as appropriate.
• Drive process improvements and best practices in PM.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Reporting

Agile/Waterfall

Communication

Analytical

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/BA

Tools

Jira

Job description

The Lead IT Project Manager provides direction, oversight, and leadership to ensure the successful execution of all IT projects, adherence to best practices, project status reporting, and delivery of high-quality outcomes. This position possesses strong project management expertise and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of project reporting and metrics, ensuring that stakeholders are well-informed, decisions are data-driven, and projects stay on track.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with experience in Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as Jira or similar platforms.
• Experience in driving process improvements and implementing best practices in project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and issues and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ability to thrive, adapt, and be flexible in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 years of project management experience, including strategic planning experience and development of a project management framework.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven senior-level project management experience, including strategic planning experience and development of project management frameworks.
• Experience in higher education.
• Proficient in leveraging Jira for project management tracking and reporting.
• Experience in demand management or capacity planning.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1669
• Job Category Information Technology
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 07:17 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department TECH VP Technology/Infrastructure