Strategic IT Project Lead & Portfolio Manager

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports. Facilitate project meetings and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of projects. Document project requirements and business process improvements. Monitor the status of all projects in the portfolio and provide updates to the leadership team and project stakeholders. Work with SA Tech leadership, project stakeholders and staff resources to establish project priorities and objectives. Employ consistent project management techniques for significant projects across Student Affairs Technology. Create an open environment where conflicts as to project priorities, resource contention, and funding decisions can be aired and resolved in an objective manner. Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully and propose solutions. Assist other project managers in the department as necessary. Create and deliver training related to projects as needed. Collaborate with the Director of System Development and Support for SA Tech and project managers to refine and implement project management tools, techniques and standards to be used across the department. Provide technical and analytical guidance to other project management efforts in SA Tech. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.