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AMHERST IT Project Manager Amherst College invites applications for the IT Project Manager position. The IT Project Manager is a full-time, year-round position, starting at \$90,000 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst\'s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. Reporting to the CIO, the IT Project Manager supports major projects within the IT Department. The Project Manager works independently as well as collaboratively to lead and facilitate technology projects throughout the department and the institution. This role requires an outstanding blend of leadership, project management and business analysis skills, and an understanding of both Agile and traditional project management principles. The IT Project Manager will play an important role in advancing the objectives of the Information Technology team and will work closely with various stakeholders to enhance the efficacy of business and IT processes. The Project Manager is expected to keep their skills and knowledge current and to keep abreast of evolving best practices and new PM-related technologies and methodologies. The Project Manager takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College\'s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Due to the nature of the position, work outside normal hours of operation may be required. Qualifications: Required Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent. Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. A high degree of professionalism. Outstanding oral and written communication abilities. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Experience in a Project Management (or equivalent) role for 5-8 years (possibly as part of a team.) Commitment to effectively working with a diverse community. Preferred Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a technology field. Strong background in project management with experience in both Agile and traditional methodologies. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Experience handling implementations and upgrades in a complex IT environment (involving on-premise and SaaS/Cloud solutions, solutions involving extensive data integrations, solutions requiring risk management, and so forth.) Certification in PMP, CAPM, CSM, and/or ITIL4. Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC.) Experience managing capital IT projects. Certification in one or more Project Management methodologies (e.g., Scrum.) Demonstrated planning and Project Management skills within a higher education environment. Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills. Ability to effectively summarize and present information through reports and dashboards. Experience with multiple project management toolsets, specifically including Asana. Demonstrated ability to incorporate accessibility and a commitment to diversity in their work.