Project Manager - Advancement and Alumni Engagement (ETS) | Temporary

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Manages the development, evaluation, and implementation of one of more projects for a specified division or department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops written procedures relating to system implementation.
• Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management to assist decision-making for improvements in efficiency and controls.
• Maximizes the use of reporting software available.
• Prepares project status reports.
• Provides input into departmental goals and objectives.
• Periodically meets with other staff members to discuss progress towards their achievement and to develop future courses of action.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments for the implementation of new projects.
• Develops and implements formal training along with implementation of new systems and projects.
• Assists department staff during the implementation of projects.
• Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with department and campus staff and external parties who have relationships to area.
• Ensures effective communication for completion of projects on a timely basis.
• Develops and makes presentations related to projects.
• May identify and propose suggestions for improved efficiency and financial controls through various methods such as exception reporting or workflow redesign.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Project Manager may be required to:

• Collaborate with business and technology partners to develop and refine user stories in the Jira backlog.
• Gather and document business and technical requirements for new projects and initiatives.
• Manage assigned technology projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Facilitate project meetings and working sessions and coordinate stakeholder communications.
• Identify and communicate project risks, remove impediments, escalate issues, and maintain project plans, documentation, and status reports.
• Follow established project management processes and Agile/Scrum practices, using Jira and Wrike to support planning, tracking, and reporting.
• May lead Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, computer science, business or a related field and five years project planning or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Agile/Scrum and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, data integration, or enterprise applications.
• Experience in advancement, nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, or fundraising technology.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).


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