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Pennsylvania State University
  • Position Number: 2424715
  • Location: University Park, PA
  • Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

IT Project Manager

The Enterprise Project and Initiative directorate in Penn State IT is seeking a highly motivated and creative IT Project Manager with a proven record of success driving high visibility projects to successful completion. IT Project Managers work closely with IT leaders and key business stakeholders in the planning, resourcing, and executing of projects within Penn State IT and partnering units throughout the University. We seek candidates who will help advance the maturity of project management practices and play an active role in the evolution of Enterprise Projects and Initiatives as it provides strategic as well as tactical support to the VP of IT (CIO) and the broader Penn State IT community.

Situated within the User Success sub-unit of Penn State IT, Enterprise Projects and Initiatives integrates project management, organizational change, and business analysis functions in support of large complex enterprise efforts. This position has the potential to develop as a hybrid role leveraging strong project management expertise in combination with proven skills in complementary practices including Organizational Change Management (OCM), Business Analysis (BA), and/or Business Process Analysis (BPA). Ability to work effectively within a flexible and multidisciplinary framework is required.

IT Project Manager Level 2 requires 2+ years related experience and an Associate's Degree or higher with various industry certifications preferred. Level 3 requires 4+ years related experience and a Bachelor's Degree or higher with various industry certifications highly preferred. (Additional experience can substitute for education level.) Private as well as public sector experience is a plus, along with a working understanding of IT Service Management and Enterprise Architecture concepts and experience working in close cooperation with colleagues on OCM and BA/BPA teams. Experience working with an enterprise PMIS is preferred. Experience managing a full spectrum of software, integration, infrastructure, and business process projects is a major plus.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies and hybrid approaches, and proven success delivering outcomes aligned with client expectations. Excellent leadership, communication and relationship skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to lead complex projects are key to success in this role. Flexible work arrangements are possible.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/IT-Project-Manager_REQ_0000017432-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.





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