Want to be at the cutting edge of research and innovation on a vibrant, dynamic campus shaping the future of education? Consider joining Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T). The Project Manager II will have a role in both large and small projects across Boston University. These projects are specifically focused on the student services domain within the university. In large projects, the Project Manager II is responsible for supporting the creation and management of necessary project management deliverables to enable project participants to focus on the key, strategic elements that will make projects successful. The person in the Project Manager II position may also be responsible for managing smaller projects through the full project lifecycle. In the project manager role, the Project Manager II manages the project participants and is accountable for delivering to committed scope, on-time, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

For Large Projects:

• Assists the Program Manager and Client Lead to prioritize requirements and resolves conflicting input from client participants
• Provides updates to the Project Manager in regards to client project tasks and deliverables
• With assistance from QA and with guidance from the Project Manager and Client Lead, plans the user acceptance testing.
• Coordinates and manages the user acceptance testing with the client participants, and escalates issues/concerns to the Client Lead.
• Assists in documenting UAT test cases and results to comply with internal audit policies.
• Assisting Project Managers in updating resource task completion and effort estimation, updating both project plans and resource allocations when necessary.
• Working with Client Lead and Project Managers, update and organize Program and Project SharePoint and other Project Web sites based on the PMO Project Lifecycle process.

For Smaller Projects:

• Establishes project scope and creates project brief
• Project Manager/Project Analyst
• Reports on the status of projects to the project sponsors
• Manages risks and issues
• Ensures good communication within the team and with client stakeholders
• Conducts project closure activities.

Our mission is to provide best-in-class technology and data services to support outstanding education, groundbreaking research, effective administration, and a connected, secure community to Boston University, one of the largest private employers in Boston with almost 10,000 faculty and staff BU. Were seeking applicants with diverse skills and experience to serve the BU community. In return, IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. Our Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year; recent events included a night a Lucky Strikes Boston, karaoke night, BU hockey game, a night at Symphony Hall, pancake breakfast, and a department holiday lunch. BU offers an excellent benefits package, generous vacation policy and competitive salaries. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree with 3-5 years of applicable work experience or the equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree with 3-5 years of applicable work experience or the equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.