40379BR

Extended Job Title:

Project Manager

Position Description:

Provides project management including adherence to budget, schedule and scope. Plans, schedules or coordinates projects activities to meet deadlines. Monitors project compliance. Coordinates the overall integration of the project. Supervises and directs project personnel; assigns duties and responsibilities.

Requisition ID:

40379BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Develop and document the project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, clients, and team members to facilitate communication.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth progress.

• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring adherence to goals.

• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses to avoid overruns and ensure cost-efficiency.

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, updates, and decision logs.

• Oversee and approve project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.

• Address and resolve project issues or conflicts, escalating critical matters when necessary.

• Manage changes to project scope, timeline, or budget, ensuring proper documentation and approval.

• Conduct regular team and stakeholder meetings to provide updates and align on progress.

• Optimize resource allocation to ensure all tasks are adequately supported.

• Close out projects by obtaining final stakeholder approvals, documenting lessons learned, and archiving records.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4186.00

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years experience digital curriculum publishing in K12

Department:

TTU K12 Instructional Design

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Business Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

Texas Tech University K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years.

Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, TTU K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are.

Texas Tech University K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.

TTU K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The following must accompany the application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Professional/Personal Reference

To complete the application process, you must click on the Pre-Employment Affidavit link below to complete an additional form. Once the form is complete, you must return it within 5 business days, to Brittany Sikes at e-mail brsikes@ttu.edu; Please email Brittany Sikes for only problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.

• TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE: Pre-Employment Affidavit (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/documents/Pre-EmploymentAffidavit.pdf)

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.