What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Digital Projects (IT Project Management Specialist) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
Indiana University's Communications & Marketing organization is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Manager of Digital Projects to lead large-scale web and digital marketing technology initiatives that drive innovation and impact. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with experts in University Information Technology Services and other campus partners, bringing complex, enterprise-level projects to life. If you are passionate about managing transformative projects in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, we'd love to hear from you!
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large, multi-disciplinary web and digital marketing technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinates with various teams including CX, CRM, web development, marketing, and communications to ensure alignment and effective resource utilization.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
- Allocates and manages project resources efficiently, balancing workload across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Identifies potential project risks and develops mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
- Ensures that all deliverables meet the required standards of quality before they are delivered to stakeholders.
- Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, timelines, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
- Tracks and manages project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints.
- Evaluates and improves project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversees and manages relationships with external vendors, ensuring that their deliverables align with project requirements.
- Guides cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority by clearly articulating needs, setting expectations, and ensuring alignment to achieve shared goals.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana OR Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Advanced
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Information Technology
Job Family : IT Project Management
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
