Director of Project Management - Student Registration and Financial Services , Division of Finance

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Posted Job Title

Director of Project Management - Student Registration and Financial Services , Division of Finance

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Project Leader

Job Description Summary

The Director of Project Management in Student Registration and Financial Services works with the Associate Vice President of SRFS and their direct reports to ensure SRFS projects are well organized, on time and on budget. The Director will plan, execute and complete all strategic initiative projects, as outlined by the AVP.

In the Division of Finance, we recognize diversity and inclusion is paramount to a positive and thriving work environment; it is a business imperative. We are committed to actively fostering diversity, inclusion and cultural competency throughout our operational efforts in the Division of Finance. This role will be critical in supporting those efforts and demonstrating behaviors and competencies that reflect Penn's values.

We take pride in the myriad ways that diversity enriches our curriculum, and the cultural and social life of our campus. Penn's commitment to achieving eminence through diversity is ultimately a commitment to creating a more vibrant university so that our graduates will be both stimulated and empowered to shape a better world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Project Planning:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

2.    Team Leadership:

• Work with SRFS leaders to assemble project teams, assign tasks and responsibilities. Guide SRFS leaders to lead project teams.

3.    Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address any concerns.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.

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