Senior Project Lead
Company: Dallas College
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
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Candidate Home page.Weekly Work Hours40Compensation RangeStaff
Range N08Salary Minimum$85,000.00 AnnuallyFLSAUnited States of
America (Exempt)Position TypeStaffPOSITION SUMMARYA Senior Project
Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the planning,
implementation, and tracking of specific projects within Dallas
College. The role involves collaborating with team members and
stakeholders to ensure complex project goals are met on time,
within budget, and with high-quality deliverables.REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to plan a project from inception to completion, manage
the creation and execution of various deliverables, and work with
all project-related resources including but not limited to
establishing and managing effective partnerships with project
partners and key stakeholders, quality and cohesion of training,
networking and project output, reporting of financial and
operational progress.
- Responsible for leading change management activities and
promoting key aspects of the project's vision to all business
constituents.
- Determine and document guidelines and/or process flows related
to data management.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and problems solving skills
and be able to converse with team members, stakeholders, vendors,
etc.
- Lead and ensure the delivery of project tasks with technical
and functional partners; hold team members accountable based on
identified roles and responsibilities during project
execution.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work independently and/or
with a team(s) to plan, organize, schedule and coordinate project
tasks and activities.
- Must have excellent time management, planning and
organizational skills and be able to adapt to changing work
environments, work priorities and organizational needs to meet
objectives.
- Must be able to provide clear and concise communication
effectively, both orally and in writing to all levels of
organization.
- Able to provide/manage documentation oversight for assigned
project(s) including development of policies, procedures and
training documentation, as necessary.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.KEY
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Project Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to define
project scope, goals, and deliverables. Develop a detailed project
plan, including timelines, budget, and resource allocation.
- Project Management: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to
complete project deliverables within the given timeline and budget.
Track progress, identify potential risks and issues, and provide
solutions.
- Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders
to ensure project status updates and manage expectations.
Facilitate communication within the team to ensure all members are
aligned and informed of project progress.
- Resource Management: Allocate resources appropriately to ensure
timely delivery of project milestones. Identify and mitigate
potential resource constraints and conflicts.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet the
required quality standards. Develop and implement quality assurance
measures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, timeline,
and budget while maintaining project quality standards. Develop and
implement change management processes and procedures.As a Senior
Project Lead, you will be responsible for driving projects forward
and ensuring that they meet the expected goals, timeline, and
budget. You will need to be a skilled communicator, leader, and
problem-solver to ensure project success.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSNormal physical job functions performed within a
standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business,
engineering, or project management.
- 8+ years of experience in project management, with a proven
track record of delivering complex projects on time and within
budget or Master's Degree in a related field.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to
inspire and motivate teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise with project management software and tools like
(Smartsheets, Monday.com, Asana, Trello)
- Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile,
Scrum, and Waterfall.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- PMI and/or PMP certification is a plus.
- Bilingual preferred.The intent of this job description is to
provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not
be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties
and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically
presented in this description. Position requires regular and
predictable attendance. About UsSince 1965, Dallas College,
formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more
than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located
around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest
community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a
leader in the community college space, placing students at the
center of everything we do.Dallas College is committed to
cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all
students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College
workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly
linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system
that provides education and employment opportunities without
discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran
status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable
law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make
reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious
practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical
disability needs. Applications DeadlineMarch 17, 2025
Keywords: Dallas College, Dallas , Senior Project Lead, Other , Dallas, Texas
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