Director of Portfolio and Project Governance

About This Role:

The Director of Portfolio and Project Governance serves in a management level role, providing supervision, strategic, and operational direction for the enterprise project management team. The Director is responsible for the enterprise wide IT Project Management Office that provides the frameworks, tools, processes, templates and best practices to support successful delivery of IT and cross-functional projects. This position works with university leadership in preparing information for project governance and provide institution-wide vision on technology projects.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five to 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (preferred in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field).
• 5 years in higher education enterprise application development, implementation and support.
• Experience in higher education project management.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing processes, controls, and metrics in a Project Management Office.
• Experience managing multiple enterprise-level, large, complex projects.
• Ability to relate to diverse community of students, staff, and faculty.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to be innovative and creative.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceive the impact and implications of decisions; commit to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume and online application
3. Three references with complete contact information

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$95,903-$158,242