Project Manager, III

Job Summary

The Project Manager, III (PM, III) is responsible for project management of highly complex projects, and/or full implementation from initiation to closeout for a group of related projects, or subsidiary programs.  The PM is ultimately accountable for ensuring the program/project is planned, executed and finalized according to agree upon scope, deadlines and approved budgets.  This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts between the institution’s team members and third-party suppliers in order to successfully deliver.  The PM will ensure the program’s/project’s objectives are defined and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Own the full program lifecycle.  Successful program delivery includes full implementation from initiation to closeout for a group of related projects, or subsidiary programs (i.e., program components).

Ensure program success criteria is defined, approved and then used as input to project charters for the program components.

Create and ensure adherence to a program management plan that tracks interdependencies and progress of program components.  Program management plans are used to guide monitoring and controlling at the component level.

Manage program scope that encompasses the scope of its program components.

Curate all estimates and project plans for program components to ensure adherence to program and timeline constraints.

Ensure the anticipated organizational benefits are produced through the production of outputs and outcomes from program components delivered in a coordinated and complimentary manner.

Manage changes, as necessary, to ensure delivery of benefits are optimized as the program’s components deliver outcomes and/or outputs.

Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating collaboration/teamwork, innovation and excellence.

Actively partners with and advocates for project managers to ensure required resources (people, budget, tools, etc.) are requested, approved, and procured.

Chair the program management meeting and deliver comprehensive program reports across leadership.

May participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.

Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging methods and best practices.

Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature program management capabilities for the organization.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required. 

·         Master’s degree preferred.

·         5 years project management experience through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout required

·         The following are standards requirements of the position:

1.       Managed project implementations with budgets >= $1,000,000 each

2.       Managed projects where at least 3 shared services departments were involved in delivery      

Licensing & Certification

·         Valid Texas Driver’s License

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or equivalent required, or candidate will obtain within 12 months from position hire date.

Special Skills

·         MS Office Programs

·         MS Project