Director Project Management Office- ITS

* Operational Oversight: Provide direct oversight to specific IT strategic operational framework, ensuring efficient and effective operation.

* Departmental Impact: Influence cross-functional operations through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and direct leadership.

* Budget Management: Manage mid to large-sized budgets for assigned programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.

* Tactical Planning: Participate in cross-functional tactical planning, contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives and goals.

* Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific IT domains, with some cross-functional understanding to support broader organizational needs.

* Communication: Maintain regular communication with business leaders, peers, and ITS Leadership to foster collaboration, alignment, and information sharing.

* Develop and execute the PMO strategy aligned with the university's IT and institutional goals.

* Enhance the governance frameworks for project intake, prioritization, and execution.

* Lead portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and resource capacity. Oversee budget planning and financial tracking for the PMO and its projects.

* Optimize resource allocation across competing priorities and initiatives.

* Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networking, and cloud technologies

* Define and enforce project management standards, tools, and templates.

* Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and PMO maturity.

* Implement and maintain project management software changes and dashboards for transparency and tracking.

* Manage and mentor PMO staff, including project managers, analysts, and coordinators.
* Foster collaboration across academic departments, administrative units, and external vendors.

* Execute duties and tasks as assigned

* Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.

* A minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios/programs/projects in Information Technology and/or business units

* Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.

* A minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios/programs/projects in Information Technology and/or business units

* Proven track record of success with managing multiple simultaneous programs and/or projects with a duration of 12+ months and advising project management team members of 6-25 people working in various modalities.

* Industry Certifications ( PMP, PgMP, PMI- ACP, CAPM, CSM, Agile certifications, etc.), or willingness to obtain them, are strongly preferred.

* Proven ability to translate technical details into easily understandable verbiage for stakeholders and executive sponsors.

* Knowledge of SDLC, project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid processes, and best practices.

* Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and teams.

* Excellent organizational and project management skills.

* Experience in Higher Education is a plus, but not required.

Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with project management methodologies including the Agile Development Framework and Project Management Institute's project management lifecycle and PMBOK.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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