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Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The University Advancement systems replacement program is a multi-year program designed to improve Wash U's operational excellence and ability to make insight driven decisions focused on University Advancement activity. ADIS is the system of record for Washington University alumni and donors, and stores biographical, relationship, transactional, research and activity data for constituents. Critical system functionality supports fundraising and engagement efforts. The University Advancement systems replacement program includes replacing ADIS with a vended, cloud solution, in addition to other identified related systems.

The IT Project Manager will report to the IT Project Manager III and be responsible for directing and managing project work. The PM will help guide and keep tasks on schedule, within scope, and will utilize different methodologies within the project as needed.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and manages work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Develops and updates project plans, including information such as project objectives, technologies, information specifications, and schedules.
• Prepares project status reports.
• Establishes and executes project communication plans.
• Monitors and tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Confers with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Schedules and facilitates meetings related to projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree plus a minimum of two years of project management experience in IT.
• PMP Certification.
• Aptitude for patience, professionalism, tactfulness, and empathy.
• Ability to assess the specific needs of the customer and be able to communicate these to the project team.
• Possess the ability to clearly communicate with clients and team members through spoken word and in writing.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Technical expertise to assist in decision making and analysis.
• Ability to apply experience and judgment to plan and accomplish basic goals.
• Prior experience in advancement/development systems or a higher education technology environment.
• Prior experience in a matrix management structure in which you rely on other leaders for delivery of portions of your service.
• Extensive experience using project management and various systems development methodologies, including agile techniques.
• Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree plus a minimum of two years of experience in a related field; additional project management experience in the field of work may be substituted for the required education.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $106,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individualâ™s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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