Project Manager

Job Purpose Reporting to the Senior Director of Project Management, the Project Manager leads large, complex, enterprise-wide technology, data/information, and process improvement (digital) initiatives in support of the University’s strategic goals. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation through delivery, while ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, budget, and measurable outcomes. The Project Manager partners with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and third-party vendors to drive successful delivery and maintain effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and risk management. Essential Functions (Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.) Lead end-to-end project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and quality management. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with University standards and stakeholder expectations. Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and effective execution. Build strong relationships across business and academic units, units within digital strategy and operational excellence (IT, Institutional Research and Data Analytics, Operational Excellence, Administration Finance) and external partners to achieve project objectives. Partner with executive leadership, business units, and technical teams to define project objectives, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with organizational strategy. Translate business needs into actionable project plans and support the design of digital solutions. Manage communication across stakeholders, including executive leadership and governance bodies. Provide clear status reporting, facilitate project and steering committee meetings, and escalate risks and issues as needed. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of PMO standards, methodologies, and project management practices. Contribute to process improvement efforts, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and end-user/customer training. Perform other related duties as assigned.