Senior Project Manager

Posting DetailsPosition InformationWorking TitleSenior Project ManagerDepartmentIT CentralCompensation TitleSenior Project ManagerPosition Number30024029Position StatusRegularWork ScheduleMonday - Friday 8:15am-4:30pmHours per Week37.5Months per Year12Purpose of PositionResponsible for project management including planning, monitoring and reporting of strategic, high profile technical projects.Assist with the development of the Project Management Office, establishing policies and procedures for project management and change management for the organization.Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesManage multiple high priority, large scale projects through the entire project life cycleWork with project team members and leadership of relevant areas to develop project plansUnderstand and process project requirements / technical and operational specifications of projectsDirect, monitor, and report on project activity (e.g. tasks, milestones, deadlines, resource allocations, budget)Coordinate and communicate between resources, departments, and stakeholders on project progressFacilitate project status meetings and conduct project discussionsIdentify and address scope creep, change order requests, and project delays in a timely and appropriate mannerMonitor and maintain project hours and budgetsIdentify project risks and develops contingency or alternative plansAdditional ResponsibilitiesEstablish project management standards and provide support and mentoring to other project managersIdentify and implement project process improvementsDrive adherence to project management standardsPerform audits of projects to ensure complianceFoster a work environment based on cooperation, team-building, and professionalismActively pursue continuous growth and development of technical and project management expertiseQualifications Bachelor's Degree required and 5 years of experience in project management.No specific major is required, but one in a business/project management field preferred.Experience with technical project implementation and project management methodologies is essential for the success of this position.Demonstrable proficiency in managing mid-to-large-scale projects such as system implementations, hardware or software deployments, and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) migrations.Experience managing ERP implementation or migration projects with SAP or Workday is preferred.Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies preferred.Experience in the Higher Education environment is preferred, but not required.PMI's PMP certification is preferred, but not required.Three (3) references are requiredThis position is on site 5 days a week. There may be the ability for 1 day work-from-home in the future.Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.Minimum EducationBachelor's DegreePreferred EducationBachelor's DegreeMinimum Experience5 yearsSalary$80,000Pay GradeS76Posting Detail InformationRequisition Number2025S2281Job Open Date10/09/2025Job Close DateQuick Linkhttps://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15155