It Project Manager Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust, and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators, and advance learning, discovery, and care.
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Director, Project Management Office, this role is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Provides advanced technical and analytical guidance for IT projects, manages workflow and deliverables for moderately complex, enterprise-wide projects, and facilitates project status communication to clients to support IT developments necessary for mission-related functions. Defines project scope and objectives. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions to problems.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
POINT OF CONTACT AND LEAD : Serves as a main point of contact and lead for internal clients in the development and implementation of moderately complex projects.
PROJECT PLANS AND GUIDANCE : Develop and manage technical project plans aligned to scope, schedule, budget, and resources. Provide moderately advanced technical, analytical, and cost-analysis guidance to project teams.
VENDOR WORKFLOWS AND DELIVERABLES : Coordinate and integrate vendor workflows across multi-unit initiatives. Track, review, and validate vendor deliverables.
STATUS COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS : Draft and deliver project status communication and reports.
OTHER DUTIES : Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience, including leading and managing IT projects in a complex organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree and the PMI Project Management Professional credential. Successful experience working with large-scale enterprise systems.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Process improvement and cost analysis expertise.
SKILLS
Sound project management skills with the ability to apply PMI standards and other methodologies.
Strong customer service skills with a focus on relationship building with customers and teams.
Attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to coach, lead, and mentor other Project Managers.
Proven ability to lead and keep team members focused on project tasks for effective project delivery.
Ability to lead and mentor other project managers and department team members.
Assist in product evaluations, recommendations, and presentations.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B14
Salary: $75,300/annually - $96,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
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Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.