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One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Clemson University's Office of Institutional Excellence (OIE) is looking for a Project Manager II to fulfill the following duties:

• The Project Manager II role supports the Office of Institutional Excellence (OIE) with leading and managing assigned major or enterprise-wide projects of significant complexity and risk, related to strategic execution, operational resilience, and transformational initiatives for Clemson University. 
   
• The Project Manager II role has an expert understanding of project management and Lean process improvement techniques to oversee projects of moderate to significant complexity and risk. 
   
• The Transformation Project Manager II may also lead and/or mentor other Project Manager I's within OIE with the execution of assigned strategic projects.
   
• Performs other duties as assigned.

50% - Essential - Strategic Project Execution: 
Lead and manage medium-to-large projects, ensuring a clear strategic alignment with university priorities and goals. Foster a collaborative team environment, inspiring and guiding project teams to achieve project objectives and success metrics. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identifying potential challenges and devising proactive mitigation strategies to address them for assigned projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, expectations, and concerns. Implement effective communication strategies to keep project team and stakeholders informed, manage expectations, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Generate detailed and insightful project reports, providing a comprehensive overview of project status, milestones, and key performance indicators.  Provide regular project updates to the OIE team via meetings, reports, and other communication channels.
30% - Essential - Transformational Management: 
Build connection between strategic planning, strategic execution, enterprise risk, business continuity, and operational efforts throughout all work completed.  Communicate regularly with other members of the OIE team, identifying opportunities for collaboration between team sections.  Leverage knowledge of these areas to provide comprehensive and strategic support to all work, both project and non-project related.  Ensure alignment between project objectives and University priorities, including the University Strategic Plan. Communicate identified potential risks and possible mitigation plans to OIE leadership.  Collaborate with colleagues on assigned OIE related tasks and/or projects.
20% - Essential - Office of Institutional Excellence Mission: 
Actively contribute to the advancement of the mission of OIE through an inclusive, positive, and team-orientated approach.  Contribute to the reputation and credibility of OIE by demonstrating a strong commitment to accountability and reliability, meeting deadlines, and fulfilling responsibilities to the OIE team, campus partners, and stakeholder with a high level of integrity. Contribute to the team through taking advantage of continued educational opportunities, as well as training and supporting others, including mentoring identified Transformation Manager I's.

Education - Bachelor's Degree 

Work Experience - Experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk.

Education - Bachelor's Degree  

Work Experience - 5+ Years

Certifications - CAPM or PMP certification, OCM Certification, and/or Lean Six Sigma Belt

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

  50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

Standard Hrs: 37.5 Hours / Week

Expected Salary Range: ($ 68,397.00 - $ 90,000.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

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Clemson, SC

October 4, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.