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65895BRAuto req ID:65895BRJob Code:I0059M IT Project Management V Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Associate Director for IT Project ManagementSub-Unit:Division of Continuing Education Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :059Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• BS or MS in relevant field including Computer Science, Information Technology or related.

• Advanced degree and PMP strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated cross-functional project management leadership and experience.

• Demonstrated skill coaching direct reports.

• Demonstrated service mindset approach, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor.

• Demonstrated skill creating and managing project plans and roadmaps.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience leading and executing project, program, and portfolio management.

• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and other outsourced providers.

• Experience working across organizational boundaries to achieve results.

• Expert Knowledge of advanced IT project and portfolio management software

• Knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence

• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and systems

• Knowledge of agile software development practices

• Demonstrated skill influencing at all levels to ensure ownership of assigned tasks and objectives.

• Demonstrated skill challenging other's positions constructively.

• Demonstrated skill facilitating group discussions.

Additional Information:

• We will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• A cover letter is highly encouraged for consideration.

• All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Department:Division of Continuing EducationPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, IdentitySchedule:Monday-Friday, 9-5pmJob Function:Information Technology School/Unit:Faculty of Arts and Sciences EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

• Supervisory experience

Working Conditions:

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description:

The Associate Director for IT Project Management reports to the Director of Project Management and IT Strategy, and manages staff and operations related to Project Management at the Division of Continuing Education (DCE). This position plans, tracks, and reports on projects, and directly manages complex IT Projects that have wide impact.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Effectively manages staff, including professional development, mentoring, and performance management.

• Delegates project management work to staff and ensures projects are progressing smoothly. Hosts stand-ups, helps resolve project concerns, and ensures tools are used and standards are followed.

• Develops tools and standards for reporting, roadmaps, dashboards, analytics, and metrics to scope, score, prioritize, manage, and resource projects across DCE.

• Performs the full range of the project management lifecycle: discovery, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing.

• Develops detailed schedules, project estimates, and resource plans.

• Manages the integration of vendor tasks to track and review vendor deliverables.

• Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team.

• Directs the problem analysis and revises, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Adheres to the use of standard tools and processes.

• Collaborates with the Director of Project Management & IT Strategy to oversee the project portfolio.

• Aligns projects with divisional goals, engaging with key stakeholders to negotiate, set expectations, and determine resource availability.

• Identifies project risks and develops mitigation plans, proactively resolving issues or escalating to senior management when necessary.

• Monitors project quality and ensures protocols are in place for on-going support and maintenance.

• Works with the Director of Project Management and IT Strategy to identify emerging needs for skills, process capabilities, and capacity to support long-term business growth.

• Chairs the Project Planning Governance committee.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-ZJ1Work Format Details:

This position will be based in Cambridge, MA. Hybrid workplace models in place at DCE with a minimum of 2 days per week on campus. DCE may adjust these as necessary or appropriate.

Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

About Us:The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) comprises four academic units serving about 30,000 domestic and international students annually, which allow Harvard to meet the learning needs of intellectually curious and highly motivated students from high school through retirement. Established in 1910, the Harvard Extension School (HES) offers access to Harvard faculty for a diverse community of adult learners, enrolling about 15,000 students. HES offers over 1,000 open enrollment courses — 85 percent of which are accessible online — and provides flexibility through noncredit, undergraduate, and graduate courses, including degrees, certificates, and a premedical program. The Harvard Summer School, founded in 1871, offers around 450 credit and noncredit courses both on the Harvard Campus and online, catering to 10,000 high school, college, and adult learners. Additionally, it offers more than 15 international study abroad programs, hosting up to 300 students each summer. Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development delivers over 140 noncredit programs annually, reaching more than 3,600 participants through online platforms and its executive development center in Cambridge. The Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement offers about 140 peer-taught courses to approximately 550 active members.