IT@JH Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) is seeking an IT Sr. Project Administrator who will be responsible for all phases of project management of implementing complex technology solutions that support the mission of the Johns Hopkins Institutions. This individual will participate in planning and tactical execution of technology initiatives; facilitate communications between departments within the Johns Hopkins Institutions as they relate to the use of technologies; coordinate the work of teams of IT and non-IT professionals.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Scope of work is at enterprise level with typical projects impacting the broader customer base of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine and its most mission critical systems.
Projects will include complex, large-scale implementation of IT solutions.
Projects often require interaction with various departments and teams both within and outside of the IT@JH department.
Specific Devices, Software, Projects
Solid comprehension of Software Development Life cycle (SDLC), databases, web applications and networking environments, Business Intelligence and User Experience design (UX).Scale/size of Area, Project and/or System Supported
Projects will be extremely complex and varied in nature.
Projects will require business knowledge in IT domains such as HR/ Payroll, Supply Chain and Finance, etc.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to take initiative, establish priorities and work independently.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
Ability to balance the demands of multiple projects.
Extraordinary ability to communicate with customers, colleagues and executives.
Solid presentation skills – Proficient in presenting to large groups of technical teams and non-technical teams in virtual and in person settings.
Possesses a robust mindset for process improvement, complemented by adept documentation skills to capture and maintain process documentation.
Negotiation skills to support compromise and alternative solutions in pursuit of customer satisfaction.
Proficient in collaborating with remote/distributed teams across diverse geographical locations, frequently dealing with varying time zones.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in information systems, business administration, management or project management.
Requires demonstrated 5 years IT Experience with 2 years of Project Administration.
Work experience may be substituted for degree where appropriate.
Additional education and/or participation in large scale projects may be substituted for experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other equivalent certifications desirable.
Working with business analysts, User Experience (UX) and Software Development teams.
Following experience will be a plus: Complex software development projects such as of ERP system implementations, system upgrades, database migrations, web/mobile applications development.
Project / Program Management Methodologies
Proficiency of project management methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and their application within IT application development setting.
Proficiency with facilitating meetings - Backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint planning and retrospective.
Previous experience implementing process improvement initiatives would be preferred.
Project Management Tools
Proficiency in following project management and service management tools - Jira, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, Confluence, Excel.
Proficiency in Smartsheet which involves conducting the analysis, design, development, evaluation, testing and implementation of complete Smartsheet solutions for Portfolio, Program & Project Tracking and Resource Management, as well as Process Improvement Management.
Advanced knowledge of Atlassian Jira – configuration, creation of Kanban and Scrum boards based on the needs of different teams, maintaining sprints. Time Management using Tempo Planner; Ability to train and support teams on Jira usage and best practices.
Project Reporting
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel - highly-proficient in Functions, Formulas, data Analysis tools on Excel – Power Query, Pivot tables, and creation of dynamic dashboards.
Expertise with design and creation of dynamic project reports and dashboards within Smartsheet, Jira and Excel.
Advanced knowledge of Project data analysis consisting of large datasets by using Excel & Smartsheet.
Classified Title: IT Sr. Project Administrator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): IT Sr. Project Administrator
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: Min $72,600 - Max $127,000 Annually Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: IT@JH Enterprise Business Solutions
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
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