Job Description

Full job descriptionWhat will you do? Provides direction, leads, and manages the development and implementation of a major, high-profile systems oriented technical project, or a family of associated projects, with direct impact on core operations and processes of the University. Directs, coordinates, and/or administratively supervises the activities of an operating unit or implementation team consisting of functional and technical staff to drive business and human capital impact.You will be reporting into the Executive Head: Human Capital. Leads, directs, and coordinates the Human Capital projects and team in the design of the overall project, and in the development of the implementation plan and project timelines.Identifies and develops working relationships with affected constituencies at all levels; ensures that constituent representatives are kept appropriately informed of project activities and are encouraged to participate as appropriate.Advises process teams representing constituent needs regarding cross-functional considerations, workflow integration and coordination, and optimization of best practices.Provides and ensures communication with and between project and constituent management at critical points in the implementation of the project plan.Identifies, secures, and coordinates implementation of internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve project objectives.Ensures that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.