PpEmployment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation! /p h3Director Project Management Office - ITS /h3 pThank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. /p pBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job /p h3Position Details /h3 pJob Title: DIRECTOR /p pPosition Number: /p pWork Modality: Hybrid – 3 In-Person /p pRequest: Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No /p pJob Category: University Staff /p pJob Type: Full-Time /p pFLSA Status: Exempt /p pCampus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus /p pDepartment Name: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES /p pLocation Code: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES /p pIs this split and/or fully grant funded? No /p h3General Responsibilities: /h3 ul liOperational Oversight: Provide direct oversight to specific IT strategic operational framework, ensuring efficient and effective operation. /li liDepartmental Impact: Influence cross-functional operations through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and direct leadership. /li liBudget Management: Manage mid to large-sized budgets for assigned programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals. /li liTactical Planning: Participate in cross-functional tactical planning, contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives and goals. /li liKnowledge and Understanding: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific IT domains, with some cross-functional understanding to support broader organizational needs. /li liCommunication: Maintain regular communication with business leaders, peers, and ITS Leadership to foster collaboration, alignment, and information sharing. /li /ul h3Position Specific Responsibilities: /h3 ul liDevelop and execute the PMO strategy aligned with the university’s IT and institutional goals. /li liEnhance the governance frameworks for project intake, prioritization, and execution. /li liLead portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and resource capacity. Oversee budget planning and financial tracking for the PMO and its projects. /li liOptimize resource allocation across competing priorities and initiatives. /li liDeep understanding of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networking, and cloud technologies. /li liDefine and enforce project management standards, tools, and templates. /li liDrive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and PMO maturity. /li liImplement and maintain project management software changes and dashboards for transparency and tracking. /li liManage and mentor PMO staff, including project managers, analysts, and coordinators. /li liFoster collaboration across academic departments, administrative units, and external vendors. /li liExecute duties and tasks as assigned. /li liOther duties as assigned. /li /ul h3Minimum Education and/or Work Experience /h3 ul liBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. /li liA minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios/programs/projects in Information Technology and/or Business Units. /li /ul h3Qualifications: /h3 ul liA Master’s Degree is preferred. /li liA minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios/programs/projects in Information Technology and/or business units. /li liProven track record of success with managing multiple simultaneous programs and/or projects with a duration of 12+ months and advising project management team members of 6-25 people working in various modalities. /li liIndustry Certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI - ACP, CAPM, CSM, Agile certifications, etc.), or willingness to obtain them, are strongly preferred. /li liProven ability to translate technical details into easily understandable verbiage for stakeholders and executive sponsors. /li liKnowledge of SDLC, project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid processes, and best practices. /li liAbility to work collaboratively across various departments and teams. /li liExcellent organizational and project management skills. /li liExperience in Higher Education is a plus, but not required. /li /ul h3Certificates/Credentials/Licenses /h3 h3Computer Skills /h3 ul liProficient in Microsoft Applications (Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint). /li liFamiliarity with Project Management methodologies including the Agile Development Framework and Project Management Institute’s Project Management lifecycle and PMBOK. /li /ul h3Supervisory Responsibilities /h3 pYes /p h3Required operation of university owned vehicles /h3 pNo /p h3Direct animal or patient contact? /h3 pNo /p h3Physical Demands /h3 pNone /p h3Working Conditions /h3 pNone /p h3Open Date /h3 p01/23/2026 /p h3Close Date /h3 pPosition Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $186,368 /p h3Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate /h3 p$148,446/ann /p h3Special Instructions to Applicants /h3 pAs a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at. /p pFor information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at. /p h3About Loyola University Chicago /h3 pFounded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. /p pA Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With b15 schools, colleges, and institutes /b —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. /p pConsistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. /p pGuided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. /p pLoyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, bclick here /b. /p pLoyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s bNondiscrimination Policy /b. /p pQuick Link for Posting /p h3Supplemental Questions /h3 ul liDo you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field? ul liYes /li liNo /li /ul /li liDo you have a minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation portfolios, programs, or projects in Information Technology and/or business units? ul liYes /li liNo /li /ul /li liWhy do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? p(Open Ended Question) /p /li liHow did you hear about this employment opportunity? ul liPublic Job Posting /li liInternal Job Posting /li liAgency Referral /li liAdvertisement/Publication /li liPersonal Referral /li liWebsite /li liOther /li /ul /li liHow do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values? p(Open Ended Question) /p /li /ul h3Applicant Documents /h3 bRequired Documents /b ul liResume /li liCover Letter/Letter of Application /li /ul bOptional Documents /b pLoyola University Chicago | Information: (773) 508 - 6000 /p p1032 W Sheridan Rd | Chicago, IL | 60660 /p p2018 (c) Loyola University Chicago | University Policies /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr