Strategic IT Project Lead for Enterprise Initiatives

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University in Tempe seeks an IT Project Specialist 3 to lead complex technology initiatives within Enterprise Technology. This role partners with project and product managers across departments to define scope, schedule, and budgets while maintaining governance and stakeholder engagement.

Working under general direction, you will apply AI-enabled tools to improve planning, forecasting, and execution, while advancing consistent delivery practices and a culture of inclusion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across stakeholder groups.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budget tracking, resource coordination, and dependency management documentation.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery within approved scope, timeline, and budget parameters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues; escalate appropriately in accordance with governance standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical staff, business stakeholders, product managers, analysts, UX partners, and external vendors.
• Partner with product and business stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate project requirements and ensure alignment between delivery plans and intended outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and decision-making sessions to maintain alignment across interests and priorities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate status reports, dashboards, and communications to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth transition of completed initiatives to operations and support teams.
• Utilize data, dashboards, and approved AI-enabled tools, including emerging Agentic AI systems, to enhance planning accuracy, automate routine administrative tasks, improve forecasting, and support proactive project monitoring and execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and practices within Enterprise Technology.
• Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
• Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful change in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution's sustainability programs.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit's efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in ET/ASU events and programs.

Skills

PM principles

Complex initiatives

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Jira

Smartsheet

Asana

AI concepts

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Asana

AI tools

Job description

Arizona State University in Tempe seeks an IT Project Specialist 3 to lead complex technology initiatives within Enterprise Technology. This role partners with project and product managers across departments to define scope, schedule, and budgets while maintaining governance and stakeholder engagement.

Working under general direction, you will apply AI-enabled tools to improve planning, forecasting, and execution, while advancing consistent delivery practices and a culture of inclusion and