Project Manager

In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources.

• Support project intake processes utilizing MSU’s governance methodology.
• Facilitate project and status meetings throughout the project life cycle across the enterprise.
• Manage and direct project work.
• Prepare project status reports to stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate contracting and procurement of enterprise software applications across the 4-campus MSU enterprise, with the procurement office.
• Plan and schedule program phases, deliverables, goals, and milestones using PMI standards and related tools such as Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Define Risk and Issues per project; create and execute strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Maintain project scope through the facilitation of effective Project Change Request processes.
• Establish and execute communication plans.
• Manage and track project schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more of demonstrated experience in project management or coordination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PMI project management standards and best practices.
• Experience leading functionally diverse teams
• Demonstrated experience managing information systems projects.

• CAPM, ITIL, CSM, CompTIA Project+, PRINCE2 PMP (Project Management Professional), CPMP, or similar project management certification.
• Demonstrate experience working in the higher education industry.
• Demonstrated experience with Banner or equivalent ERP development or integration projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs or organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with portfolio and project management applications.

• Independently completes assigned tasks, both individually and as part of a project team.
• Communicates professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional relations with varied constituents.
• Leads work groups consisting of functional and technical team members, which may include third-party vendors.
• Exercises initiative and good judgment.
• Manages stakeholder expectations throughout project life-cycle.
• Resolves conflicts to achieve business outcomes.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in the face of obstacles.
• Ability to problem solve difficult and complex issues.
• Attention to detail.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Screening of applications will begin on December 3, 2019; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.