Job Description

(PMO - IT Pro3- PM 3)

University of Minnesota

Position Summary 

Project Manager 3 is a third-level Professional & Administrative (P&A) professional who has ability, knowledge and skills for analyzing business processes and applications with the objective of improving and/or automating the work.  
The position is responsible for planning and overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. Position reports into the Project Management Office (PMO) for University Services.  

Major Responsibilities

● Oversees high-priority projects that require large teams and high levels of functional integration.
● Manages complex and cross-functional teams, external vendors and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, and project requirements.
● Manages end to end process change projects including; current state analysis, future state process design, identifying the requirements for change, testing, documentation and implementation.
● Allocates resources, budgets, and hours to the project.
● Communicates with Organization executives regarding the status of specific projects.
● Assists project sponsors to establish project charters, formulate project scope and objectives 
● Leads workshops for process redesign that involve eliciting process requirements and liaising with the project team members
● Educates business process owners responsible for managing and operating business processes
● Documents business requirements and creating detailed functional/technical maps
● Assists business to develop test plans and executing the test plans, documenting the metrics and results
● Prepares communications and presentations on system enhancements and help process owners deliver training to the users on the system and process functionalities
● Provides process and technical guidance to less experienced staff

Work Environment

The work is primarily performed on a large, urban University Campus. 
Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

Last revised: 02/11/25
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Minimum Qualifications

● BA/BS plus at least four years of experience, or master's degree plus at least two years of experience
● 2 years of work experience in the areas of business or systems analysis with a related degree
● 4 years of work experience in the areas of business or systems process analysis with a non-related degree

Preferred Qualifications

● Six Sigma Green Belt trained, PMI PMP trained
● Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in a fast paced, multi stakeholder environment within scope, timeline, and budget  
● Strong hands-on experience and understanding of project implementations, project structure (both formal and informal), project life-cycle, and best practice standards  
Knowledge and Skills Essential to the Position 

● Able to effectively analyze data and complex information 
● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 
● Able to effectively communicate with a broad range of partners and stakeholders 
● Strong skills in creativity, problem solving, and adaptability to changing priorities  
● Project management, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills  

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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