IT Project Management / PMO Development / Direct Hire / Hybrid / New Orleans, LA

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· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

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· 6+ years of IT project management experience, including strategic planning and development of project management frameworks.

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· Experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving project management processes, standards, and best practices.

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· Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.

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· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, educate, and collaborate across all levels of an organization.

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· Strong understanding of project reporting, metrics, risk management, issue resolution, and project delivery oversight., · Experience in higher education or a similarly complex, stakeholder-driven environment.

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· Experience establishing or maturing a Project Management Office (PMO), including project governance, intake, prioritization, reporting, and standardized processes.

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· Proficiency with Jira or similar project management and reporting tools.

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· Experience with demand management, resource allocation, or capacity planning.

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· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

· Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.

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· Project Management Tools: Jira or similar platforms.

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· Project Governance: PMO frameworks, processes, standards, and best practices.

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· Reporting & Analytics: Project status reporting, performance metrics, risk tracking, and data-driven decision-making.

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Daily Responsibilities

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· Establish and develop the organization’s PMO framework, including project management processes, standards, governance, and best practices.

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· Develop consistent approaches for project planning, tracking, prioritization, status reporting, and delivery oversight.

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· Educate stakeholders on project management processes and promote adoption across the organization.

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· Provide direction and oversight for IT projects, helping teams achieve project goals, timelines, and quality expectations.

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· Develop and maintain project reporting and metrics to improve transparency, support informed decisions, and monitor project performance.

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· Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.

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· Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, adapting methodologies and processes to meet organizational needs.

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· Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.

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· Help establish the foundation for future PMO growth, including the potential to lead project managers as the function matures.