The Director of Project Management for Technology is responsible for directing and overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO) for IT to ensure projects meet organization goals and requirements. Under direction of Vice President for Technology/CIO, the holder of the position will maintain and support the technology strategies, policies, tools and procedures needed to enhance the planning, project management services and operational functions provided by the technology department to all Touro business units. These services are designed to maximize the technology departments’ effectiveness and efficiency as an organization, and as a significant contributor to the Touro’s success in achieving responsible stewardship of resources. Delivering exceptional leadership and providing excellent communication, the role provides coaching, facilitation, influence and negotiation, with increasingly complex management and supervisory experience.
Specific Areas of Responsibility
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of project and portfolio management across the organization through directing and supervising the Project Management Office for Technology (PMO), ensuring that all IT projects meet requirements laid out in the PMO for IT policy. The Director of Project Management for Technology works with the PMO team members, Central IT staff and Touro functional leadership, overseeing the development of specific project plans and timelines. The role monitors and reports on progress; develops and builds teams within and across groups; actualizes effective change management and control and directs the PMO in operating according to industry standards of project management, outlined by the Project Management Institute. In management of the PMO, the holder of this position continuous professional development and improvement of the team, focusing on the individuals as well as the overall goal to bring value to IT and Touro University through excellent project and portfolio management. In addition, this role manages meetings with the PMO for Technology Governance Committee on a regular basis, presenting the Committee with new project proposals for consideration as well as providing recommendations and reporting progress on all ongoing projects.
Business analysis
The role of the Director of Project Management for Technology also oversees business analysis and all team members assigned to working on automation projects related to business analysis outcomes, assuring that reviews of business processes are thorough and proposed solutions are well designed, cost-effective and include long-term viability.
Liaison/Relationship Building and Communications
Oversees cross-institutional initiatives and executive level projects, fostering strategic partnerships in carrying out enterprise-wide IT objectives. Act as a high-level representative regarding IT standardizations, services and projects, as well as promote opportunities for IT departments across TCUS. Make presentations at meetings with constituent groups, stakeholders and advisory committees as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Education & Experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Possibility of Flexible Work Arrangements including remote work opportunities.
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