Director of IT Project Management **INTERNAL APPLICANTS JOB POSTING**

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: About Northern Essex Community College: THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success. Job Description: _ INTERNAL JOB POSTING _ This position is currently open to internal NECC employees only. External applicants are welcome to apply for other available positions as listed on our Careers page. POSITION: Full-Time Director of IT Project Management (Director): IT Department; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position. SUMMARY: The Director of IT Project Management at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is a key leadership role responsible for driving strategic IT initiatives and partnerships while ensuring the effective delivery of IT services across the college. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Office (CTO), the Director will provide leadership, direction, and support to ensure that IT projects and services align with the college's goals and objectives. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership, project management, and service management skills. The Director will be responsible for Assembling and leading cross-functional project teams to effectively address project requirements according to the project charters, schedules, and approved budgets. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: * Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring the successful delivery of IT services that meet the college's strategic objectives. * Develop and maintain effective and efficient communication with the project sponsor(s) and project team * Develop, oversee, and implement project management within all aspects of IT. * Ensure the project team members understand and complete their specific role, responsibilities, and tasks. * Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of a diverse portfolio of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. * Assist project sponsors in defining project scope, objectives, cost, and timeline and perform project closeout review to ensure projects meet expectations and identify areas for improvement. * Collaborate with IT teams to develop, document, and maintain the IT documentation for all implementations. * Negotiate contracts, Procure IT Equipment, evaluate vendor performance, and optimize vendor relationships. * Ensure IT policies, procedures, and practices comply with relevant technology governance and regulations. * Participate in college-wide governance committees. * Provide leadership and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. * Other duties as assigned PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field. * A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse team environment. * Proven track record of successfully managing projects and programs. * Strong knowledge of project management methodologies. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and IT service management (e.g., ITIL, COBIT). * Experience in a higher education environment, understanding the unique IT needs and challenges of academic institutions. * Demonstrated ability to lead and drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives. * Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other higher education technology solutions. * Bilingual (Spanish/English) * Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. BACKGROUND CHECK : Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment. Additional Information: SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $98,350.00 - $103,350.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. ANTICIPATED START DATE : ASAP Application Instructions: TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: * Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role * Resume/CV Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors) DEADLINE: Open until filled /Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ [email protected]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer./ /Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:// *Job: Information Systems and Technology *Organization: Northern Essex Comm College *Title: *Director of IT Project Management INTERNAL APPLICANTS JOB POSTING Location: Massachusetts-Haverhill - 100 Elliot Street Requisition ID: 250007ZH