POSITION SUMMERY:

Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Project Manager III bleads organization-wide large projects. The Project Manager III is responsible for initiating action on multiple projects in a matrix environment. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead, manage and develop organization-wide large projects from the idea generation and feasibility stage through completion
• Communicate project status, budget, costs, issues, and related information to the project's team leaders, sponsors, steering committee, affected business unit(s), and team members
• Identify and recommend specific resource requirements
• Support the department in audit reviews of completed projects, review whether project met expectations, identify potential areas for improvement, and document the results and recommendations
• Assist the project's sponsor in refining the project scope and objectives, including any constraints
• Ensure that common solutions are found and implemented for common problems across all projects
• Communicate objectives, scope, and required and expected deliverables of each project phase
• Assess and evaluate project risks, mitigate and implement strategies to alleviate them
• Manage project staff
• Assist the Director in the development of contracts
• Provide support to the department in the development of strategic planning
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to University, State and funding agency policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, clients, and vendor staff
• Ability to lead and manage matrix project teams
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.