Information Technology Spec 3 - Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing information technology projects from initiation through planning, execution, and close out. This role ensures that projects align with institutional goals by optimizing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency at both the departmental and campus wide levels. The Project Manager provides experienced guidance on project and portfolio management, supporting Normandale Community College in strategically allocating resources to ensure successful project implementation.

Leading high-complexity, high-risk projects, this position oversees all aspects of project design, development, and execution, while collaborating with leadership to identify and implement solutions that support the college's mission.

This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

Minimum:

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible project management experience, including proven success managing large, complex IT projects.
• Knowledge and ability to develop project plans that facilitate effective management and clearly convey project status, requirements, and resource distribution.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong working relationships and partnerships with key partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with abilities in facilitation and presentation.
• Skilled in working independently and collaboratively within team environments.

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree in technology, business, or a related field, and/or formal project management certifications like PMBOK, PMP, or PMI.
• Ability to efficiently use project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet(s), and Jira.
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to stay goal-focused and results-oriented, effectively managing project risks, issues, and concerns to resolution.
• Experience working within a higher education environment.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.