IT Project Manager

**Salary Range: **

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

At Southern Methodist University, the OIT Project Manager will be part of the Project Management Office (PMO) within Office of Information Technology (OIT). Under general direction, the candidate will be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supporting multiple OIT projects - from project initiation to completion.

This position will work with cross functional teams across campus to meet business objectives.

Job leveling (IT Project Manager or Senior IT Project Manager) and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions:

• Project Management - Lead and manage all aspects of multiple projects including defining project goals, objectives, scope, schedule estimates, resources and cost. Managing and coaching the project team as needed.

• Communication - Effectively coordinate and communicate progress communication among project teams, customers, and appropriate level of management.

• Risk Awareness - Pro-actively identify and analyze project risks, plan and implement risk responses.

• Relationship Building - Develop strong relationships with all project stakeholders.

• Other Duties - Business Process Analysis, System Analysis, Team Dynamix administration, and other duties as assigned.

• Change Management – Help individuals and team resources to navigate organizational changes through all aspects of the project lifecycle.

• Occasional travel for conferences and training may be required.