Enterprise IT Project Manager
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Job posting number: #7252173
Posted: June 4, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Position DescriptionManage the governance process for the portfolio of IT projects and programs. Oversee the implementation of large, complex, high cost and high risk IT projects and programs. Author project management practices, processes, templates and tools. Program the features, functionality, and information paths associated with project management forms, templates, processes and tools. Provide formal project management training to IT Project Managers. Evaluate active IT projects for adherence to scope, schedule, budget and process. Produce specialized reports to identify performance trends and outcomes for measuring project success.
About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Major/Essential Functions
Coordinate projects and project management within the IT Division.
Assist with the creation and implementation of IT project management standards at the University, including training.
Assist the University with the Texas Project Delivery Framework compliance, including training.
Assist non-IT Division departments with IT project management guidelines, including training.
Coordinate compliance with Texas Administration Code Title 1, Part 10, Chapter 216 standards for project management.
Maintain project management templates and project documentation/metrics.
Adheres to all appropriate institutional policies (including IT Ops) and other relevant internal departmental policies.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and by the CIO.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).