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IT Project Manager - Part Time

Department: Information Technology

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

The IT Project Manager provides Project Management responsibilities for the Project Management Office, a department within the Division of Information Technology. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing IT projects according to strict timelines and budgets, and supports Project Managers with existing projects. This includes coordination of resources, team members, and consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan while effectively communicating to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requisition ID: 73 Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees Schedule: 28 Hours per week Compensation: $28.00/hr Reports to: Director of IT Project Management, Procurement, Licensing Posting Opens: 7/31/2024 Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop and deliver project proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. • Manage and monitor project budget. • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. • Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools. • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. • Provide regular status reports to stakeholders, utilize team members to determine reporting frequency, content, results analysis, and troubleshoot problem areas. • Work with vendors to ensure contractual expectations are satisfactorily completed. • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. • Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, minimize scope change and devise contingency plans. • Effectively collaborate with operational managers to ensure milestones and project expectations are met. • Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. • Supports IT Project Managers with existing projects. • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred • Certification(s) in Project Management strongly recommended

Work Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in IT project management work. • Experience with system migration projects. • Technically competent with various software programs.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The col