Principal Project Manager

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N10

Salary Minimum

$99,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Responsible for leading complex, large scale, high risk, strategic projects that span organizational boundaries including multiple business units and service partners/vendors. Responsible for project leadership, planning, execution, control, financial responsibility and post-project review.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the project management processes including planning tasks, resource allocations, risk management, time management, financial management, quality management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping.

• Knowledge of the strategic and operational issues of project management.

• Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people from different disciplines and varying degrees of experience.

• Demonstrated experience in managing issues, scope and quality while bringing projects to successful completion.

• Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.

• Advanced knowledge of various software applications and multiple technologies to create documents reports and/or graphics.

• Experience and advanced skills utilizing MS Excel and MS project software.

• Strong writing, mentoring, decision making, communication, and presentation skills; ability to utilize a combination of formal authority and persuasion skill sets.

• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College network.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus seven (7) years of related work experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• Official transcripts required.

• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external stakeholders to reassess and amend the scope of work requirements, budget and timeline.

• Evaluate strategic options and alternatives for delivering or offering services in a more efficient or cost-effective manner.

• Align and incorporate the organizational goals with the vision, mission and goals of Dallas College.

• Build customer relationships with internal and external constituents.

• Train and mentor project managers or teams in project management methodologies.

• Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other job duties as required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineOctober 10, 2024