IT Project Manager, PMO — Higher Ed Impact

SMU; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is seeking an OIT Project Manager to join the PMO within the Office of Information Technology. The role oversees multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with campus teams to achieve business objectives.

The position emphasizes risk management, stakeholder communication, and change leadership, with occasional travel to conferences and training as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree + 5 years of work experience required.
• Bachelor's degree + 3 years of work experience required.
• Degree in PM, CS, IS, or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience managing IT projects with multiple integrations; higher-education experience preferred.
• PMBOK-based practices and process-mapping tools (Visio) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Build strong relationships with project stakeholders.
• Perform business and system analyses and administer TeamDynamix; support change management.

Skills

PMBOK principles

Visio

Microsoft Office

TeamDynamix

communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visio

TeamDynamix

Microsoft Office

PPM tools

Job description

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is seeking an OIT Project Manager to join the PMO within the Office of Information Technology. The role oversees multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with campus teams to achieve business objectives.

The position emphasizes risk management, stakeholder communication, and change leadership, with occasional travel to conferences and training as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience.