IT Project Manager - Part Time

The IT Project Manager provides Project Management responsibilities for the Project Management Office, a department within the Division of Information Technology. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing IT projects according to strict timelines and budgets, and supports Project Managers with existing projects. This includes coordination of resources, team members, and consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan while effectively communicating to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requisition ID: 73
Employee Group: Contingency
Schedule: 28 Hours per week
Compensation: $28.00/hr
Reports to: Director of IT Project Management, Procurement, Licensing
Posting Opens: 2/13/2025
Posting Closes: Open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver project proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Manage and monitor project budget.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule and track project timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Provide regular status reports to stakeholders, utilize team members to determine reporting frequency, content, results analysis, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Work with vendors to ensure contractual expectations are satisfactorily completed.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, minimize scope change and devise contingency plans.
• Effectively collaborate with operational managers to ensure milestones and project expectations are met.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Supports IT Project Managers with existing projects.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Certification(s) in Project Management strongly recommended

Work Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in IT project management work.
• Experience with system migration projects.
• Technically competent with various software programs.

Skills

• Risk Management: IT projects often come with risks related to technology, security, compliance, and budget restrictions. The ability to identify, assess and mitigates these risks is vital for successful project and asset management.
• Communication: Effective communication is key to building relationships with the project manager’s team members, stakeholders, and vendors. The project manager must be able to convey technical information in a clear and understandable way to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Leadership: Effective leadership is crucial in this position for motivating and guiding project teams. The IT project manager should be able to inspire and empower their teams to achieve project objectives. The project manager should also be able to instill trust and an open line of dialogue with members of their team.
• Time Management: Given the multiple tasks and responsibilities involved in managing IT projects and assets, most often simultaneously, strong time management skills are vital to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Conflict Resolution: Conflicts can arise in any project and by any team member. The ability to mediate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner is important for maintaining a positive working environment and continued project progress.
• Adaptability: The landscape of IT is constantly changing and the project manager must be able to adapt to changing circumstances quickly.
• Problem Solving: The ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions and be confident in decision making is crucial. The project manager will often encounter unexpected challenges and must adapt quickly to find resolutions.
• Organization: Often times, data and documentation will be stored between several different systems. It is the duty of the project manager to develop an organizational system that works best for them and empowers them to keep track of, and prioritize tasks and projects as needed.
• Creativity: The project manager will often have to think of creative solutions to problems where a solution is not immediately present. The project manager should also be thinking of ways to continually improve their process’, staying agile and adaptable.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, negotiations, and meetings.

Mental Demands

• Stress Management: IT projects often come with tight deadlines, unexpected issues and high levels of impact. Managing stress and staying calm under pressure is crucial for effective decision making and maintaining the morale of the team(s).
• Continuous Learning: Keeping up to date with the ever-evolving IT landscape and best practices requires continuous learning and adaptability.

• People Management: Project Managers will often encounter challenging situations when working with individuals who have conflicting interests, strong opinions or difficult personalities. Handling these conflicts and managing team dynamics while maintaining a positive attitude and productive work environment requires strong people management skills.

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website

BENEFITS

• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan or a 401A with a 12% employer contribution.

APPLICATION / HIRING PROCESS

• Please fill out an application at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
• Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Only applicants living in the state of Michigan can apply for GRCC careers.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.

Salary : $28