Project Manager IV

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• Manages all phases of assigned projects (i.e., initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing).
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication and coordination within project team.
• Keeps stakeholders and departmental leadership informed of project statuses, including, but not limited to, milestone achievements, toll gate progress, risks, and any issues that may adversely affect project schedules.
• Keeps project management records and systems accurate and up to date.
• Produces timely and accurate reports as directed.
• Develops realistic project plans and schedules by analyzing organizational process assets, enterprise environmental factors, task dependencies, resource requirements, work breakdown, and departmental strategy and priorities.
• Documents project deliverables, outputs, and notes that capture why key project decisions were made.
• Understands departmental strategic priorities and influences the actions and work efforts of team members in line those priorities.
• Implements change management strategies and monitors outcomes of strategies.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and training support to teams, project managers and associate project managers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent leadership and project management skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and practices.
• Ability to influence change and motivate others.
• Strong oral and written communications abilities.
• Solid technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and meet schedules.
• Understanding of Business Process Architecture Mapping.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• Seven (7) years of Project/Change Management experience in a large organization, which includes strategic planning and risk management
• Excellent understanding of Change Management theory/techniques, and implementation into a project plan.
• Project Management qualification (PMP) or equivalent.

• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience.
• Experience in higher education or enterprise business operations.
• Familiarity with program or product lifecycle management systems.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Condition:

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

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