Job ID: 2023-12628 Type: NYU IT (WS1170) # of Openings: 1 Category: Business/Professional Administrative New York University
Overview
The Senior Project Manager leads and implements projects within the PMO that are focused on technology, applications, business process and business change management. The Senior Project Manager helps the university meet business needs and objectives in support of SMART goals. This person works collaboratively with other areas of central IT, as well as other functional areas, such as HR, Finance, Provost Office etc. In addition, this role helps to develop business requirements, identify solutions, create and maintain project plans and schedules throughout project lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing 2-3 projects at a time, depending on size and complexity. The Senior Project Manager will manage projects with higher risk and complexity that require interaction with senior leadership at the University. These projects may also span multiple populations, and schools or units across the University.
Responsibilities
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience: 7+ years of project management or consulting experience.
Preferred Experience: 10+ years of experience managing projects in a Project Management Office or in a consulting role.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Project management skills with advanced systems. Ability to effectively convey information to others. Project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: PMP or Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred. Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects. Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects. Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Qualifications
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $125,000.00 to USD $145,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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