Digital Transformation Manager on W2

Note:

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week

There is a possibility that we would ask someone to come into the office for team meetings a few times during the course of this assignment. For posting purposes, hybrid would be best. Whoever we hire is welcome to come into the office more often if they prefer (the hiring manager and several peers to this role are in the office most Thursdays, but we practice flexibility).

At least 7 years of project management experience, supervisor experience, and familiarity with higher ed.

The role will also support IT governance for these mission areas, assist in aligning strategy with digital transformation portfolio planning through design, review, and prioritization activities, as well as lead and oversee the implementation of IT programs and projects in the digital transformation portfolio. The PgM will develop the digital transformation portfolio in coordination with all IT stakeholders supporting these mission areas.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education and/or relevant work experience

• Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience

• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills

• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment

• Knowledge of advanced IT project management principles (e.g. Agile/Hybrid) and software

• Highly specialized knowledge and understanding of information systems, teaching and learning technologies, and data architecture and integration in an academic and research environment

• Experience with ServiceNow project and portfolio management tools

• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mind-set approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

• Attitude that supports an Agile working environment

• Ability to serve as a peer coach or mentor technical staff in project management techniques or quandaries

Certificates and Licenses

Completion of IT Academy Project Management Foundations course (or external equivalent) preferred

PMP or other relevant certification and experience preferred (e.g., Scrum Master, Six Sigma, PRINCE2 or other)

ITIL Certification preferred