University Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst

Purpose:

The University is in search of a highly motivated and passionate individual who

will serve as a centralized Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst. This role will be

crucial to the future success of the University. The Project Manager will provide

management support for various projects within the University and develop relationships

with key stakeholders. The Project Manager will be tasked with identifying future risks and

creating solutions.

The University is in the process of putting in practices that support strategic alignment of

initiatives to definitive cross functional projects. With limited resources, the university

needs to focus on key initiatives and report on the challenges and successes of them. The

execution of these projects in combination with change management techniques is

essential to move our University forward. Furthermore, the usage of continuous

improvement principles and process engineering are required to ensure that we focus on

all aspects of the University and are efficient stewards. As we are in the early stages of

developing project management and continuous improvement principles, this position will

move between performing business analyst, project manager and portfolio management

work as needed. The goal is to fully implement PMO into the University's strategic plans.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader with the ability to problem solve, communicate

and have a vested interest in our mission. Are you ready to improve our student experience

and our Be Known promise?

Essential Responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Offer insight and develop key metrics for assigned projects with the use of project management software.
• Facilitates project planning and modify processes to ensure completion of the project.
• Manage cross-departmental projects that are vital to the University.
• Encourage and integrate the use of streamline techniques.
• Manage project integration.
• Identify and mitigate risk of a project.
• Research and implement risk management training for employees.
• Prepare updates and reports of current projects for the executive leadership team.
• Effectively manage resources and coordinate all aspects of the project by overseeing scope, budget, and schedule of the project from inception through completion.
• Monitor project progress and through troubleshooting resolve problems that arise.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide structure and workflow to move projects from inception to completion
• Effective management of resources (e.g., personnel, budget, information, time) to ensure project completion
• Business Analysis
• Process engineering and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to effectively mitigate risks and improve business performance, ensuring defined solutions resolve problems end-to-end
• Lead interdepartmental initiatives targeting the implementation of new products, services and processes, as requested
• Contribute to department effectiveness by understanding the current methods of operation for the various university functions and how automation can be leveraged to improve operations
• Demonstrate research skills: analyze, evaluate and explain information/data from varied higher education resources, both primary and secondary research sources.
• Utilize data management/analysis skills.
• Provide relevant market analysis
• Conduct workflow analysis as needed
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders effectively and maintain productive relationships

Qualifications:

8+ years of project management, program management or portfolio management experience

Bachelor's Degree

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience using project management tools.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Ability to work with a high performing team

An evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle with the University's mission, including a signed agreement with the University's Statement of Faith and Statement of Community Responsibilities.

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops
• and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years. Each day we look to

broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts. Our Purpose:

To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting**

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