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Princeton University is seeking an IT Project Manager for Facilities to oversee and deliver IT projects related to critical systems supporting the university's mission.

Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple concurrent IT projects within the Facilities Information Technology portfolio, ensuring effective delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills: Strong project management expertise, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, with 5+ years of project management experience and a proficiency in project management methodologies; PMP certification is preferred.

Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $90,000 - $130,000.

The Facilities IT Project Manager leads the delivery of IT projects within the Facilities Information Technology (FIT) portfolio of services. This includes services that provide the University with technology that enable critical life, safety, and security systems, space, and work management, as well as other specialized systems required to support the mission of Facilities. To accomplish these goals, the Facilities IT Project Manager partners with a variety of stakeholders including all units within Facilities as well as others in the University community.

The Facilities IT Project Manager is expected to: provide project management expertise that ensures effective, efficient delivery of existing and new FIT services; lead project management activities that deliver strategic initiatives; strengthen business processes through partnerships; work closely with the Director of IT Services to ensure that FIT related priorities are aligned with partner priorities. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding project manager with strong communications skills, who uses consensus-building techniques to create a common vision for functional requirements among diverse stakeholder groups. The Facilities IT Project Manager will be responsible for multiple concurrent projects ranging in size and complexity. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, self-motivated and organized, inherently collegial and service oriented, an effective collaborator, and a strong writer and communicator.

IT Project Management

• Consults with Facilities and other campus partners to deliver Facilities IT projects.
• Leads multiple concurrent technology projects to enhance or maintain campus-wide systems that support Facilities initiatives.
• Facilitates team and project meetings that build consensus among stakeholders.
• Manages the work of vendors and consultants as necessary.

Project Management process development 

• Assists with the design and implementation of a comprehensive project management methodology.
• Designs and implements project documents including business objectives, requirement, timelines, resources, and communications.
• Supports project and technology roadmaps in partnership with FIT leadership.

Campus Partnership and Community Engagement

• Develops understanding of Facilities business needs, translating those needs into functional business and technical requirements.
• Gathers and analyzes data to inform decisions about technology systems, project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with university technology and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, other related field, or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated success in excellent technology project management.
• Proficiency in project management best practices.
• 5+ years of project management experience, applications preferred
• 5+ years of IT business process and design experience.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to partnering with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to learn modern technologies, systems, and processes.
• Experience with business process requirements gathering.
• Experience with communication and team leadership, mentorship, and development.
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously in a high-demand environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• ITSM Certification
• Experience working in Higher Education

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