Director Project Management Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
NA01501
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Project Management Office
State
Employment Status
Full Time
Position Status
Regular
If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)
Position Type
Staff
Job Family
Information Technology
# Hours Per Week
37.5
Position Overview
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The Director, Project Management Office provides strategic leadership to project management and business analysis teams, ensuring alignment with IT Services and university goals. The individual manages project budget as well as participates in the minor capital budget process, oversees project governance and risk management, and drives innovation through stakeholder engagement and business development. Additionally, the individual conducts due diligence for technology agreements and proactively identifies improvements to support the university's objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Management and Governance: Lead the PMO in developing and implementing project management and project portfolio methodologies, standards and tools. Ensuring effective governance, risk management and resource allocation delivering projects on time, on budget and within scope. Serve as a manager and PM as needed.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Business Development: In partnership with the CIO, plans, develops and manages the business development strategy for IT Services driving innovation within IT Services area of influence within the university. Establish team targets and metrics to measure achievements of objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, alumni and vendors.
3. Responsible for the supervision of staff, which includes but is not limited to hiring, terming, disciplinary actions, performance management and staff development. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the project management, and business analysis teams, ensuring alignment with IT Services and the university's goals and objectives.
4. Fiscal Planning and Management: Partner in planning and managing the technology minor capital and other project related budgets for both IT Services and the various units on campus. This involves assessing project needs, prioritizing initiatives, and participating with the University Planning and Infrastructure Committee to ensure that funds are allocated and distributed effectively to support university goals. The PMO Director will monitor expenditures, identify variances and implement corrective action to ensure expenditures align with the approved budget
5. Contract Management: Develop and review Statements of Work (SOW) and other contractual agreements to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with project objectives and University requirements. Conduct analysis and due diligence processes to support the negotiation, development and execution of formal technology project agreements including bid documentation, RFPs and vendor contracts.
6. Continuous improvement: Proactively identifies innovative improvements, methodologies, and technologies to assist IT Servies and the university in achieving goals and objectives that supports Project Management best practices and provides the appropriate level of information capture, reporting, control, information sharing, and management insight. Stay informed of industry trends and cultivate robust professional networks.
7. Responsible for the supervision of student employees which includes but is not limited to hiring, training, disciplinary actions and ending student assignments.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field
A minimum of 8 years' experience in project management, portfolio management, or a combination of both
Supervisory experience
Proven track record in managing large scale IT projects and leading cross functional teams
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and digital transformation
Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in Project Management Methodologies
Excellent leadership and strategic thinking skills
Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience leading PMOs in higher education or similarly complex organizational environments
Familiarity with IT governance and compliance standards
Department
IT Services
Posting Date
09/04/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
EOE Statement
It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.