Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD)
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
20 paid observed holidays
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
Annual professional development growth funding
Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
Flexible work schedules
Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wondr™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
Pre-Retirement Events
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups
Job Summary
Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is looking for an experienced and motivated Director to establish and lead its Project Management Office (PMO). Under the direction of the CIO, the Director delivers enterprise wide, transformational technology and business initiatives that will positively impact students and employees. The Director oversees the ITS project portfolio and its alignment to the organizational strategic plan.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, strategic planning, team leadership, and current PMP certification from the PMI. The individual selected for this role must value the mission of the community college concept and be committed to student success.
This hybrid position is located in Tempe, AZ and requires at least two days in the office weekly. 2419 W. 14th Street, Tempe, 85281
Essential Functions
25% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; identifies training needs and opportunities; promotes professional growth and development opportunities among team members
25% - Oversees the ITS project portfolio including strategy, governance, team leadership, tracking and monitoring, prioritization, communication, and quality controls; collaborates with college and District leadership and stakeholders to define, develop, and deliver highly-visible, highly-impactful projects and programs; responds to stakeholder questions and concerns with tact and diplomacy; provides expert guidance and mentorship to PMO personnel and project teams throughout the project lifecycle
25% - Establishes a centralized project management framework including project management methodologies, tools, standardized project documentation, and reporting mechanisms; implements project management best practices and industry standards for consistency in look, feel, and outcomes when working with the PMO; drives continuous improvement efforts within the PMO to increase customer satisfaction with service delivery and overall results
20% - Develops key performance indicators and dashboards to monitor project performance on an individual project basis and the portfolio of projects; identifies and mitigates project risks; advises senior leadership on project-related matters, provides recommendations, and strategic guidance for decision-making and course correction
5% - Performs related functions as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Business Administration, Project Management or related field and six (6) years of experience leading an IT project management office, which includes two years of supervisory experience.
Or
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
A. Possess a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) B. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field C. Experience as a PMO Director managing complex projects and programs, preferably in higher education D. Current, related certifications (e.g. PfMP, PMI-ACP) E. In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices F. Experience presenting project status to C-Suite leadership G. Experience using project management software to create project schedules, track critical path items, and overall project status
