Position Vacancy ID:
93131-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Project Portfolio Manager

Official Title:
SR ADMIN PRGM SPEC(R07BN)

Hiring Department:
A022500-GENERAL SERVICES/OFF OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/G SERV/OFC STRATEGIC CONSULTNG

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
APRIL 09, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $86,560 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Degrees in disciplines relevant to project/portfolio management or in areas within the portfolio scope are preferred (e.g., project management, operations management, management, business administration, human resources, finance).

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
-- Minimum of 7 years progressively responsible experience in project management with 3 years experience in portfolio management;
-- Experience coordinating a variety of portfolio tasks to achieve desired outcomes, such as prioritizing and planning work activities, setting appropriate deadlines to complete activities accordingly, identifying and managing risk, monitoring and controlling budget, and effectively managing time, resources, and relationships;
-- Experience designing and implementing portfolio prioritization processes developed in conjunction with stakeholders and influencers
-- Knowledge of and experience using portfolio management tools, techniques and software;
-- Proven leadership skills in complex organizations, exemplified in such activities as organizational change management, decentralized decision-making, portfolio/project prioritization, building consensus, forming and sustaining highly effective teams, and developing commitment in achieving the goals and objectives of portfolios;
-- Excellent communication as demonstrated through planning, collaboration across the organization, and delivery, resulting in satisfied stakeholders and sponsors;
-- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, as evidenced by success working with and leveraging the talents of diverse project teams.

License or Certificate:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent professional certificate in project management, preferred.

Position Summary:
This is an expert level position responsible for managing the full life-cycle of large, complex and visible portfolios and projects across the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The incumbent will report to the Director of the Office of Strategic Consulting. OSC is a campus-wide resource for process improvement, strategic planning, project management; and connecting people and initiatives for the purpose of maximizing resources, stimulating innovation, and sharing best practices. The position works closely with senior University management. The incumbent will join the Office of Strategic Consulting, recently formed by the merger of the former offices of Quality Improvement and Administrative Process Redesign, that includes ten internal consultants, three administrative staff, and a Director.

Additional Information:
Knowledge and Skill Areas
- Portfolio management best practices and key areas.
- Project management, project estimation, work plan preparation, and project change control.
- Methodologies and techniques for business modeling, requirements gathering, analysis, design, implementation and closeout.
- Cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study techniques.
- Team building and collaboration strategies.
- Techniques used to establish and maintain effective working relationships in all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of and experience applying change management principles in a complex organizational environment.
- Effective methods of written and oral communication, meeting leadership and facilitation, and formal presentations.
- Effective consulting and negotiation practices.
- Basic accounting and financial management tools and methods.

Contact:
Karen Aune
karen.aune@wisc.edu
608-262-9949
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button (jobs.wisc.edu, 93131) to start the application process. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience. Pay will be based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: Feb 9 2018 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Mar 9 2018 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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