Project Manager Intern/Volunteer

Responsible for significant, Institute-wide projects, typically with large budgets and sizeable staff, focused on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors stakeholders etc.; would not necessarily have strategic or operational responsibilities. Spends majority of time on project management responsibilities.
Leads the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of the department(s). Cultivate contacts with vendor requirement planners or developers — to obtain information about future vendor developments in the functional area and to try to influence developments in ways favorable to The Aparecio Foundation. Participate in outside professional activities to maintain knowledge on developments in the field. Establish liaisons with universities and other comparable vendor users to keep abreast of status of computing and communications activities at these institutions.
Continuously improve project management toolkits and methodologies used within IS&T. Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in the process of project management and in the softer skills of team dynamics, team building and group motivation.

Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience, with at least five years of managing increasingly complex projects in a technical environment. Able to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, fast paced, diverse environment with multiple and changing demands. Known for effective leadership of staff. Passion for client satisfaction. Understanding of higher education – its community and its technology requirements – is highly desirable, but not required.
Deep knowledge of principles, practices and theories in own professional discipline. May have knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Outstanding record of project management success, both in results achieved and in use of professional methodology
Designs solutions for varied internal/external clients. Considered a resource for others. Strong and current awareness of external trends and best practices.

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