Associate IT Product Manager (18820)
Date: May 25, 2023
Location: Washington, DC, US, 20016
Company: American University
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Summary/Objective
Essential Functions
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Leads and collaborates with stakeholders and IT cross-functional teams to develop, launch, and maintain products (software applications, processes, enhancements, etc.), supported by the Director, IT Product Management and IT Product Managers. Facilitates delivery of new product functionality by documenting requirements and prioritizing initiatives to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value.
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Serves as a liaison between schools and departments, technology teams, vendors, and other support teams. Communicates effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery and customer adoption. Clearly articulates the business value to the team, so they understand the intent behind the new product or enhancement.
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Coordinates internal and external resources to meet department and project goals. Maintains relationships with vendors and partners with them in support of stakeholder technology needs. Understands what is needed to advance technology initiatives forward and advocates additional resources as appropriate to ensure objectives are achieved.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
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Full-Time
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Exempt
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Team Leader/ Consultant B
Salary Range
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Commensurate with experience.
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor's degree.
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2-4 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
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Master's degree.
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3-5 years of relevant experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various principles, practices, methods, and techniques of project management and/or business analysis.
- Experience developing business cases and writing logical, detailed and complete requirements/functional specifications.
- Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and related business principles, methods and procedures highly desirable.
- Experience with change activities (Change Management).
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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