Senior Project Manager - Hillsdale College : Job Details

Position Title: Senior Project Manager Posting Number: S176P Department: Business Development Position Type: Staff Job Description: Job Summary Hillsdale College is looking for someone who possesses excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities to navigate complex IT project environments. Some of the responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, scope, risks, as well as customer expectations. The candidate should have proven success working with all levels of leadership as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Other key elements include knowledge of project management tools, strategic planning, and change management. Candidates who are able to work fully onsite are preferred. Hybrid work will be considered with a minimum of two days per week onsite required. Essential Job Functions

Support strategic portfolio planning and contribute to project intake and prioritization processes

Lead end-to-end project management for IT initiatives, including scope definition, resource planning, risk assessment, and status reporting

Collaborate with business analysts, IT staff, and business units to ensure successful project outcomes

Work with the customer throughout and hold stakeholders accountable to schedules and budgets

Clearly communicate the status of projects through reporting and presentations with the project team, project management team, and senior leadership

Maintain multiple projects through completion and be comfortable with moving between them

Conduct post-project evaluations and ensure lessons learned are captured

Train customers on how to participate in projects and the value of project management

Create libraries of best practices, methodologies, tools, and templates as the College establishes a project management Center of Excellence

Required Qualifications: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is required. The position also requires 7-10 years of project management experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing IT-specific projects. Candidates should have experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams. Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party solutions is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the role will also be considered. Other Skills: Other Skills

• You will be on a team responsible for establishing and developing standardized methods, materials, and project management training, as well as guiding project implementation with teams throughout the college
• Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and motivate teams across campus
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who never leaves a meeting without making sure everyone is on the same page
• Regular coordination with other service providers, especially Information Technology Services
• You will be an effective point of contact for project management, gaining teams' trust and giving them a positive experience in working with you
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates for internal and external teams and senior leadership
• Assist in bridging the gap between strategy and strategy execution through projects
• Allocate resources effectively
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, ensuring efficient utilization of funds and resources
• Has a desire to foster inter- and intra-departmental relationships
• Ability to effectively plan, develop goals, meet deadlines, and accomplish goals while prioritizing workloads
• Demonstrated ability to think logically and process detailed information
• Communicate lessons learned to effectively drive continuous improvement and improve overall program efficiency

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP , CRM , cloud platforms)
• Communicate lessons learned to effectively drive continuous improvement and improve overall program efficiency
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Planner, Project)
• Direct use of standard project management tools and resources
• Ability to translate technical information into business-friendly language for non-technical stakeholders

Code of Commitment Be a good representative of Hillsdale College to promote the liberal arts, the College's original Articles of Association, and operating principles stated in the Staff Code of Commitment. The Mission Statement should be considered in all aspects of the position. The teaching of Christian faith shall remain a conspicuous aim of the College. Open Date: 07/21/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Supplemental Questions:

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Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents

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