Information Technology Systems Project Manager - Menlo Park, United States - SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Description
Information Technology Systems Project ManagerJob ID5801LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition Overview:The IT Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Information Systems Project Manager III with extensive experience and expertise in Information Technology.
The Project Manager will lead projects and strategic initiatives in alignment with the SLAC IT Project Management Office (ITPMO) standards and methodology.
Independently manage and coordinate the entire IT project lifecycle, including framing, planning, and execution. This position reports to the IT Project Office Manager.Your specific responsibilities include:
Manage the entire collection of projects and/or programs undertaken by an organization or division in a manner that ensures their alignment with the university's strategic objectives.
Perform the full range of project management cycle:
initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Independently lead and direct projects requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed.
Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
Create and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to
project/portfolio scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management methodologies underlying project success.
Manage large and complex projects with high performance risk, driving project(s) to completion. May manage more than one large project simultaneously. Work is typically comprised of 80% time contribution towards project leadership and 20% as a technical contributor.
Provide feedback to CIO, CoS, Directors, Line Managers, IT Management, Review Boards and key stakeholders on project performance, status, issues, and risks.
Identify, track, resolve issues/concerns related to projects and escalate as appropriate. Perform preliminary business analysis and clarification of customer requirements. Ensure appropriate system/software development lifecycle and project management methodologies are applied to work.
Manage project and portfolio risk and quality appropriately.
Ensure identification and management of downstream systems integrations. Assess, incorporate, and disseminate lessons learned from project outcomes.
Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders; orchestrate and lead change management methodologies underlying project success.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in information systems engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field and Ten years of related experience in management of projects with extensive size/complexity and moderate performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Highly effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.
Ability to balance customer expectations with project reality.
Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations.
Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.
Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects.
This includes experience in the following areas:
In-depth technology experience in at least one technical area, (IT operations, applications development, software/hardware engineering, etc.).
Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused environment, ability to adapt to changing priorities and requests and provide excellent viable solutions.
Ability to take calculated risks for projects and manage risk within a portfolio framework.
Certifications and licenses:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or a certified completion of a Project Management Certificate program, or certification in process or combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PMP required.
SLAC employee competencies:
Effective Decisions:
Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Relationships:
Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Communication:
Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Initiative:
Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Dependability:
Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Adaptability:
Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Self-Development:
Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work standards:
Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety:
Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1-General Policy and Responsibilities:http:
//www- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, .
Classification Title
:
Project Manager - IT
Grade
:
L
Job code
: 4074
Employment Duration
:
Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $164,000 - $196,000.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.
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