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Job Title

Project Manager II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Strategic Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field

• Five years of IT experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects using the project management lifecycle.

• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, multi-task and solve problems.

• Must have strong customer service skills.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Essential Duties/Tasks

Project Management

Serves as a project manager for various medium to large level projects in the Technology Services Project Management Office. Utilizes project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to assist with Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Communications and Risk Management. Completes assigned projects from concept to close-out and work closely with project sponsors, teams, and other stakeholders to meet and establish project goals. Assists with defining project mission and vision.

Communication & Documentation

Effectively communicates relevant project information to project sponsors, stakeholders, and supervisors. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Uses a wide range of communication practices to deliver sensitive or difficult information with tact and professionalism. Completes all required project documentation and reports for clients and/or management. Facilitates team and stakeholder meetings to guide project implementation.

Analysis

Provides consultative service and support to customers using various software applications (custom in-house, third-party, and mainstream applications). Research problems and recommend solutions for customers. Performs both business process re-engineering and analysis of the work process as needed. Maintains expertise in complex software applications.

Change Management

Assists in the continual development and maintenance of a change management plan(s) for projects as well as existing systems and services. Works to reduce risk and costs associated with change. Ensures change initiatives meet business, schedule, budget, and technology objectives or constraints. Assists in the monitoring, assessment, reporting, and control of change including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures.

Quality Assurance

Ensures Technology Services meets the needs and expectations of stakeholders and customers through data collection and utilization of data analysis to improve projects, processes and/or services. Manages the continual development and maintenance of a quality assurance plan(s). Conducts surveys, audits and reports findings. Evaluates overall project performance and evaluates existing systems/services to determine if they satisfy relevant quality standards. Participates in continuous quality improvement with a focus on improving customer satisfaction and business productivity.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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