Job Information
University of Kansas IT Director - Project Mgmt, Change Mgmt, & Service Portfolio in Lawrence, Kansas
28236BR
Job Title:
IT Director - Project Mgmt, Change Mgmt, & Service Portfolio
Department:
Information Technology
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
30% - Project Management
Lead a team of project managers in planning, executing, and delivering IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Collaborate with campus leadership to prioritize projects based on institutional needs and resource availability. Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards. Develop and maintain robust contingency plans to address potential issues and disruptions. Manage resources, including personnel, budget, and technology assets, effectively to support project and service delivery.
30% - Service Management
Oversee the implementation, administration, and optimization of campus service portfolio to support IT service delivery. Ensure effective incident, problem, change, and request management processes are in place. Develop and implement change management competencies and programs for the university. Define and track objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure the success and impact of IT projects and services. Collaborate with campus leadership to develop real-time dashboards and reporting metrics. Prepare regular reports and presentations for campus leadership to communicate progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
20% - Strategic Leadership
Develop and communicate a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap for project management, change management, and service delivery in alignment with the university’s mission and objectives. Participate as key member of KU IT senior leadership team. Additionally, mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and capabilities in project management, service management, and related areas. Develop and manage unit budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet team and department needs. Provide input to the overall IT budget and investment decisions. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team. Identify opportunities for resource optimization and efficiency improvements.
15% - Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the university, including academic departments, administrative units, and external partners, to understand their needs and priorities and ensure that IT projects and services meet their requirements.
5% - Other duties as assigned
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
28236BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
M-F 8-5
FLSA Status:
Executive
Contact Information to Applicants:
Vickye Kozlowski, vickye@ku.edu (785) 864-0493
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience.
Five years of experience in a supervisory and/or progressively responsible management role.
Professional project management certification (ex: PMP, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.).
Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
FTE:
1
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant experience in higher education and/or public sector.
Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a record of being flexible, accurate, detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
Position Overview:
The Director of Project Management, Change Management, and Service Portfolio at the University of Kansas plays a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and execution of projects and services. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of technology initiatives that align with the university's goals and policies.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
KU IT is not able to provide H-1 B sponsorship for this position.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
01-Jul-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
29-Jul-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Contact information for three professional references.
Application review date begins July 1st and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is received.
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Job Family:
Information Technology-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
Hybrid