Project Manager

Summary

Job Category:
Organizational Excellence
Job Title:
Project Manager
Job Category Definition:
This specialty covers the strategic and tactical activities involving project management practices, business process improvement, and organizational change management. The purpose of positions within this job category is the enhancement of business performance through the planning and execution of strategic initiatives; the design of efficient and effective work processes; the pursuit of overall continuous improvement; the design, implementation and assessment of change management strategies. Organizational Excellence functions include engaging stakeholders to meet organizational goals through effective planning, execution, and on-time/on-budget delivery of projects; determination of solutions to business problems; design and support of solutions for new or existing business processes; identification of change resistance; application and adoption of change management techniques; development and evaluation of effective communication, training plans, and other tools.
Job Title Definition:
The Project Manager works with many levels of leadership and staff to manage project efforts based on industry best practices; works as the single point of contact for facilitation and communication of project goals, deliverables and schedules, and must be an excellent communicator; various levels of documentation will be produced at each stage of the project and the project manager is often the person who creates these with input from others. Duties are performed at various levels within the defined title.
Working Conditions:
Specific physical requirements and effort are outlined in Job Responsibilities Worksheet (list of essential job duties and responsibilities specific to a particular job at the unit level) in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Other Requirements:

 

Levels

Level 1  

There is currently no Level 1.

Level 2  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE9002 J Exempt

Level 2 positions typically demonstrate intermediate planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills along with intermediate knowledge of employment regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to perform assigned managerial/supervisory tasks; define work objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines and delegate routine tasks appropriately; review completed work of others to verify technical soundness and adherence to deadlines; coach, mentor, and motivate staff in a fair and consistent manner to achieve goals; coach employees on practices that promote the value of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness in the workplace; demonstrate intermediate ability to communicate using more complex terms relevant to specific discipline; develop creative recommendations for solving problems that are varied and somewhat difficult in nature but with limited scope; identify and implement changes/improvements to quality improvement processes, procedures, policies, and plans; supervise staff and coordinate activities to ensure successful completion of tasks.

Typical Education & Experience

2+ years related experience

Associate’s Degree or higher 

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Various industry certifications (e.g., PMI) preferred
 

Typical Work Duties
  • Facilitate the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications; serve as liaison to resolve problems and concerns
  • Research solutions to project management issues using the appropriate resources; lead short-term, tactical projects of various types
  • Help to determine scope of work required for assigned projects
  • Interact regularly with project sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, and others to determine their needs and use the existing project methodology to develop plans to address these efficiently
  • Facilitate or contribute to team or project meetings to communicate project timelines, milestones, and updates
  • May participate in and provide information for the strategic planning process at the unit or department level
  • Prepare reports and program documentation 
  • Create project artifacts, agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes for project team
  • Assist in training new staff members in processes and procedures
  • Promote and follow the objectives, priorities, goals of projects through best practices and industry standard methodologies
  • Participate in professional development activities in the practice of project and portfolio management and may pursue industry certifications
  • May provide guidance and direction to other staff, especially as it pertains to the use of tools for effective project management
  • Rectify day to day issues
  • May assume responsibility for definable projects

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 3  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE9003 L Exempt

Level 3 positions typically demonstrate proficient ability in work design, project management, financial planning and development of goals for accomplishing difficult unit assignments; demonstrate awareness of emerging trends, and changes in employment regulations, policies and procedures to proactively address issues; review completed work of others for conformity to policy, and effectiveness of approach; delegate more advanced tasks to others; facilitate optimal group dynamics and evaluate employee performance on difficult work assignments and recommend appropriate developmental opportunities; develop and implement practices that promote a culture of diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees; use diplomacy and advanced communication skills in unstructured settings; modify, adapt, or refine guidelines, if necessary, to resolve issues or problems; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on unit operations.

Typical Education & Experience

4+ years related experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher 

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Various industry certifications (e.g., PMI) highly preferred
 

Typical Work Duties
  • Interact regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders; use appropriate project management strategies for implementing requirements across a broad range of programs and initiatives
  • Conduct project management activities such as communicating with resource managers, team leads, etc. in order to track project milestones and keep the focus on delivering project commitments
  • Lead the creation of project definitions, budgets, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules to determine scope of work for assigned projects
  • Interact regularly with project teams for enterprise wide, multi-year projects
  • Research and recommend project management policies, principles, and practices
  • Implement best practices and process improvements to manage scope, project activities, project schedule, budget, issues, and risks
  • Coordinate, resolve, or assist in resolution of conflicts and other issues within and between project teams and recommend/provide solutions
  • Facilitate and/or conduct feasibility studies for projects and requests for proposals, and make recommendations on selections
  • Prepare reports and other associated project or program documentation
  • Create project artifacts, agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, etc. for project team
  • May serve as liaison with industry and various other groups to disseminate appropriate information
  • May research and recommend tools for automated project management
  • Promote and follow the objectives, priorities, and goals of projects through best practices and industry standard methodologies; participate in professional development activities in the practice of project and portfolio management
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders, especially as it pertains to the use of tools for effective project management

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 4  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE9004 M Exempt

Level 4 positions typically demonstrate advanced skills in budget management, business development, communications, and leadership and execution of objectives critical to unit's success; provide detailed plans for changes to specific policies and procedures that may result from trends and changes in overall direction of functional and/or organizational responsibilities; monitor completed work of others to ensure soundness of approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements, the feasibility of recommendations and adherences to requirements; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong commitment to inclusionary practices which support diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate diplomacy in persuading and influencing a variety of people to achieve results; resolve complex, controversial or unprecedented issues and problems, and demonstrate sound judgment by considering values, risks, impact and implications of actions throughout organization; set clear expectations and hold management team accountable for effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating their respective staffs; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have an impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

8+ years related experience 

Bachelor’s Degree or higher 

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Various industry certifications (e.g., PMI) required

Typical Work Duties
  • Lead the delivery, management, and execution of multiple advanced or complex projects
  • Direct the assignments of team members and monitor the status of assigned tasks to confirm that all deliverables are met; work closely with other organizational excellence positions such as business analysts and change managers
  • Manage and direct the work of other project managers
  • Direct unit goal setting, climate, and compliance with University standards
  • Establish and coordinate improvements to project management processes and procedures for the organization
  • Participate in the strategic planning process and provide input into strategic decisions for organization/unit; assist in developing the strategic vision and goals of the organization
  • Prepare various reports including budget reports and project or program plans
  • Research emerging best practices and technologies for project and portfolio management
  • Lead the creation of project plans and interact regularly with project sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, and others in completion of the work and communicating status
  • Review progress of projects and recommend and support improvement strategies where needed
  • Provide expertise and consulting to project managers and other units in project management methodology
  • Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts and the mitigation of risks within projects and programs
  • May be responsible to provide specialized leadership, direction, and oversight
  • May serve as liaison with industry and various other groups to disseminate appropriate information
  • Execute the strategic vision and goals of the division
  • Work with project team members to analyze their requirements
  • Support the determination of the impact of organizational change management 

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Level 5  

Level Details
Job Code Salary Band FLSA Status
ADOE9005 N Exempt

Level 5 positions typically demonstrate awareness of broad issues and management trends and evaluate the impact of policy and procedure changes and adjust accordingly; apply management principles to ensure optimal performance throughout organization; ensure appropriate skills are developed and maintained at all levels of responsibility and realign staff responsibilities to meet desired changes in organization and/or University mission; develop plans, practices and efforts to ensure optimal support or diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness throughout the University; demonstrate high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems that may have University-wide impact and establish new precedents for solving problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for unit with multi-functions or University-wide impact; develop, evaluate, enhance, and/or implement quality improvement practices, processes, procedures, or policies that have a strategic impact on University operations.

Typical Education & Experience

12+ years related experience 

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure:
Various industry certifications (e.g., PMI) required
 

Typical Work Duties
  • Provide senior leadership and direction to project management activities, including major organizational transformation efforts; maintain best practices for project management 
  • Lead integrated logistics support and/or quality assurance activities 
  • Incorporate the goals and mission of both the unit and the customer in all work assignments and procedures
  • Collaborate in the development of the strategic vision and goals of the division 
  • Meet with various stakeholders, including those at the executive level, to analyze needs, design, and develop solutions
  • Implement, review progress, and evaluate results on complex work assignments
  • May serve as a member of the senior leadership team; participate in thought leadership with unit or University decision makers 
  • May be responsible for various administrative and budget tasks
  • Participate in the strategic planning process and provide input into strategic decisions for unit(s) 
  • Evaluate and initiate the change processes necessary to enhance programs 
  • Analyze and evaluate vendor proposals for related work; determine the feasibility of proposals and provide or evaluate cost benefit analysis as appropriate
  • Provide formal functional liaison with other units to collaborate and integrate large scope projects 
  • Maintain an awareness of developments in the industry for growth and impart that knowledge to others 
  • Demonstrate an advanced competency in business analysis and organizational change management
  • Direct the work of other lower level project managers

This profile is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions in this job title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.