Project Manager I

As a member of an agile development team, under general supervision, the Project Manager 1 will plan, track, and report on the progress of technology solutions for Tulane University under the guidance of PM leadership. The Project Manager 1 is reliable, works well in a team, completes tasks on time, and shows a desire to learn. The Project Manager 1 guides the project delivery team on using Agile/Scrum practices throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. The Project Manager 1 communicates proactively with all involved personnel, identifies problems, create solutions, and implements efficiency improvements. The Project Manager 1 facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution, and provides support to the team by assisting with internal and external communication. The Project Manager 1 anticipates future project needs by communicating directly with customers and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both non-technical end-users and technical staff
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Ability to schedule and facilitate productive meetings and drive outcomes.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
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Excellent organization, problem solving, and planning skills.
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Ability to interface with executives and stakeholders regarding issues of project scope and status.
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Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
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Ability to manage project activities and tasks under time constraints.
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Excellent interpersonal and people management skills ability to work well with others.
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Ability to solve problems and lead projects under general supervision.
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Capable of using analytical problem decomposition to create requirements documents.
- Bachelors Degree in a STEM field and 2 years of technology-related work experience
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- High School Diploma/Equivalent and 6 years of technology-related work experience
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Knowledge of Agile development principles.
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Knowledge of tools to assist with scrum team planning (Jira, Rally/Central Agile, Version1, etc.).