Lead IT Project Architect

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Mott Community College in Flint, MI seeks a Lead IT Project Architect to oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex IT initiatives. This role coordinates development, networking, and business operations to align with the College’s strategic goals.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), relevant PMI certification, and 3–5 years in IT project management. Hybrid work is available, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMI-ACP, PMI, CAPM or equivalent certification.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably within IT or higher education.
• Demonstrated high level of analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to solve practical problems where standardization may not exist.
• Ability to manage multiple project details, dates and requirements simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex IT projects to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources across development, networking, and business operations.
• Lead team meetings and agile ceremonies, guiding stakeholders to consensus.
• Maintain high-level view of processes and ensure technical feasibility and operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership in meetings

Independence

Time management

SDLC knowledge

Web technologies

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field

PMI-ACP / PMI / CAPM or equivalent certification

Tools

Monday

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Azure DevOps

Visio

LucidChart

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Excellent benefits package. to view our benefits summary.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Lead IT Project Architect oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and institutional projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role serves as a strategic resource for IT leadership, coordinating cross-functional resources—including development, networking, and business operations—to support the College’s strategic goals. The Lead IT Project Architect must maintain a high-level view of interconnecting institutional processes and manage relationships with all stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not supervise any employees but regularly will lead team meetings, agile ceremonies and provide feedback to leadership in the event tasks are not being completed. Position will be a lead resource to projects spanning all IT Teams.

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2. One of the following PMI - ACP , PMI , CAPM or equivalent certification required.
• 3. Three – five (3-5) years of professional experience in project management or coordination, preferably within the information technology sector or a higher education environment.
• 4. Demonstrated high level of analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to solve practical problems where standardization may not exist.
• 5. Ability to manage multiple project details, dates and requirements simultaneously.
• 6. Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle ( SDLC ) and web technologies.
• 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to lead meetings and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• 8. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in project planning.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• 1. Formal training or experience in Agile project management frameworks.
• 2. Proficiency with project management software such as Monday, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or Azure DevOps.
• 3. Experience with flow diagram systems like Visio or LucidChart.
• 4. Experience with Higher Education ERP systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague) and Business Intelligence tools

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Normal office environment, working at a desk for long periods using a computer and telephone

Work Schedule

This is a ProTech, full-time position; Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the College, including occasional evenings and/or weekend hours.

Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College’s mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined hybrid work program. The opportunity for hybrid work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person’s suitability for hybrid work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member after six months of continuous employment.

• First consideration given to internal candidates.
• Degree must be conferred by either offer date or close of posting
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses
• Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
• The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].