Job Opportunity Posting

Posting Date: 2-13-12
Title: Technical Project Manager
Department: Information Systems
Posting Number: 12-02-01

The Project Manager is responsible for serving the organization by providing project management, process improvement, strategic planning and risk management expertise. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of critical and often complex projects from concept to completion. The Project Manager must be able to effectively lead cross-functional groups of individuals toward specific goals and navigate through the resolution of critical issues in order to meet project deadlines.

Scope & Breadth of Position

The Project Manager reports to the Vice President of Information Systems, who reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Accountabilities

• Lead project teams to the successful completion of projects.
• Build strong teams by promoting a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and manage assignments using the most effective tools and resources.
• Quickly identify critical issues, a clear path of escalation and a plan for resolution to move projects forward.
• Set and continuously manage stakeholder expectations as well as project scope.
• Estimate resource requirements, both internal and external, and work with the business groups to secure those resources.
• Draft business requirements and technical specification documents.
• Communicate project status to individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Deliver concise status reports to the appropriate parties.
• Prioritize work according to the organization's strategic initiatives and the greatest cost benefit and organizational value.
• Guide teams in a disciplined approach to process improvement.
• Facilitate the identification of improvement opportunities, solutions and best implementation practices.
• Create a cultural focus on establishing and routinely measuring process performance.
• Work with the business groups to determine how critical business processes are tied to organizational goals.
• Provide strategic planning guidance to business groups, also using a standardized methodology.
• Identify risks and potential threats to the organization throughout strategic planning and the project and process improvement lifecycles.
• Make recommendations to mitigate risks and implement effective controls.

Experience and Job Related Requirements

• Ten years of combined experience in project management, process improvement, strategic planning and/or risk management.
• At least five years of experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated proficiency using multiple types of project management methodologies and tools, including agile project management.
• Experience managing technology-related projects such as website development and data conversions.
• A solid understanding of systems and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience using a disciplined approach to process improvement such as Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated success in meeting project deadlines within budget.
• Superior communication and relationship building skills.
• Excellent oral and writing communications skills
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• This individual must be self-motivated, innovative and change-ready.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with Blackbaud products.
• Experience managing major data conversion projects.
• PMP and Green Belt or higher.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally with management, co-workers, and outside contacts, both individually and in a group/team. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
• Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, telephone, copiers, and FAX machines.
• Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of business transactions. Able to apply statistical and mathematical calculations required. Able to understand and utilize financial reports, contracts, and negotiation tactics.

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor.
• Overnight travel is minimal.

Forward résumé and salary requirements to Angie Bailey, Human Resources

amb@fdn.pcusa.org

Attn: HR Posting #12-02-01

No calls please

"The Presbyterian Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer”