Strategic IT Project Leader – Transformation & PMO

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Educational benefits

Job summary

Grinnell College is seeking a collaborative and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, institution-wide technology modernization and business transformation initiatives within the Information Technology Services PMO.

The role partners with senior leaders, faculty and administrative offices to deliver meaningful outcomes for students, faculty and staff, and supports accreditation, ERP modernization, and digital experience improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives involving organizational change, process improvement, technology modernization, and cross-functional collaboration in support of the academic mission and strategic priorities
• Partner with project sponsors and ITS leadership regarding project priorities, resource allocation, risk mitigation and implementation approaches
• Establish trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups to advance initiatives
• Apply project management best practices to develop project plans and schedules, and coordinate with specialists on communication, training and change management plans
• Ensure projects are completed successfully and institutional outcomes are achieved
• Build productive partnerships across academic and administrative divisions while fostering collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of outcomes
• Facilitate meetings with project teams, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders; monitor progress, identify and resolve risks and issues, and communicate status, tradeoffs, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
• Participate in working groups and non-PMO led projects as requested to advance institutional objectives
• Support PMO operations, governance, and portfolio management, including regular status reporting, and consistent use of PMO methodologies, standards, and practices
• Maintain project metrics, dashboards, and schedules
• Contribute to strategic portfolio planning and prioritization discussions that help the College maximize institutional value and organizational capacity
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, governance groups, and stakeholders
• Serve as a mentor and thought partner for colleagues seeking to strengthen project and change management capabilities
• Consult with faculty and staff on project management approaches, resources, tools, and best practices
• Develop and deliver training, resources, templates, and guidance to advance project management maturity across the institution
• Participate in professional development to maintain project management expertise and certification requirements
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of project and portfolio management practices in the PMO and at the College
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Grinnell College is seeking a collaborative and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, institution-wide technology modernization and business transformation initiatives within the Information Technology Services PMO.

The role partners with senior leaders, faculty and administrative offices to deliver meaningful outcomes for students, faculty and staff, and supports accreditation, ERP modernization, and digital experience improvements.