Vermont State Colleges System Looking for Project Manager, Operations and Systems Transformation Full Time

BASIC FUNCTION

The Project Manager will work closely with functional and cross-functional teams, as well as
institutional leaders at all levels. They will be responsible for leading large and complex planning initiatives, managing project planning
and implementation, and supporting the general work of Transformation.  As part of this role, this person will work to understand and
balance the needs of project stakeholders, identify key risks and dependencies, and employ discipline and creativity to create project plans
that meet organizational objectives and deliver results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead
  projects and planning initiatives critical to the success of Transformation, such as technical systems change or replacement, organizational
  and business process transformation, and resource planning.
• Use data and analytics to assess performance and efficiency, and to
  benchmark improvements in resource utilization, operational processes, and functional practices.
• Provide planning, project
  management, and execution support to leaders of Transformation teams and sub-teams to ensure they stay on track with objectives and
  deliverables.
• Work with team leaders and other stakeholders to identify key dependencies, resource conflicts, risks, and
  opportunities across projects and initiatives.
• Assist team leaders in creating and updating the project plans, documentation, and
  communication needed to ensure transparency and alignment with the expectations of project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Other related
  duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Director of Transformation Projects with
project-specific direction received from shared services and functional leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience managing complex projects or planning initiatives.
• Experience managing projects related to
  business processes, enterprise software, and/or other integrated business and information systems.
• Experience working with a
  variety of project management or product development processes (plan-driven, waterfall, agile).

PREFFERED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing projects in a higher education environment.
• Possess a certification in
  project management such as PMP or similar.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Functional understanding of business processes, enterprise software, and
  other integrated business and information systems.
• Working knowledge of project management software including MS Project, Wrike, MS
  Teams or similar.
• Commitment to developing own professional knowledge regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it informs
  practices within project management
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and practices.

Skills:

• Evidence of strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral
  and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in building cross-functional
  relationships across all levels of the organization.

Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead and
  motivate others to meet difficult timelines with limited resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively to adjust to shifting
  priorities, demands, and timelines with a commitment to teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Ability to be self-directed and work
  both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse
  perspectives, cultures and an inclusive environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of applicable information.

Location: This position may work remotely or be based on any of the Vermont State College’s campuses or locations.
Some travel to Vermont campuses or other locations may be required.  The incumbent must reside within the United States.

This
position is dependent on the availability of designated transformation or systems project funding.  The position is funded for a
minimum of two years.