Senior Project Manager & Business Analyst

Senior Project Manager & Business Analyst (Remote)

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

This position is eligible for remote work within the United States. However, while the position is remote, periodic travel to Cornell University's Ithaca, New York campus will be required for meetings, team collaboration, training, and other departmental or university business needs. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate remote work arrangements in accordance with university policy and business needs.

About the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university’s three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Our Team:

The SC Johnson College of Business Information Technology (IT) department plays a critical role in the success of the College by providing the technology and systems required to fulfill the mission. Our team members collaborate and partner with customers, IT@Cornell, top peer business schools, and vendors to solve problems, provide innovative and valuable business solutions, and share knowledge and resources across the campus. The intimate knowledge of the business functions of the college, the IT department’s collaborative personal relationships with the customers and the pride in what they do helps to set them apart. The department enhances the ability for college personnel to do their jobs effectively and make their lives easier and more productive by providing flexible and user-friendly technology solutions which are helpful and provide a positive user experience. The department is agile and responds quickly as the priorities and needs change. The IT department believes in an ongoing investment in strengthening the team, in professional staff development and continually improving workplace satisfaction

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What will you do:

• •Lead medium to highly complex projects with one or more critical IT components; manage the planning, implementation, communication, tracking and reporting. Work with business leadership to define scope. Advise and assist senior staff and/or other clients in the formulation of project budget, project financial management and support securing funding when necessary.
• •Gather and manage time and cost estimates for both short- and long-term projects; develop college communication plan; track deliverables/approval; manage change requests; communicate status; Facilitate problem resolution.
• •Provide elicitation and analysis of business requirements.
• •Communicate project scope, goals and responsibilities to project team; establish clear stakeholder expectations, and requirements of varying degrees of complexity.
• •Serve as a co-Administrator of TDX Project Management Software. Set up new projects as requested, organize the TDX system in logical project subsets, grant permissions and provide custom reporting as needed.
• •Develop and maintain reporting procedures and monitor performance in project control activities; prepare and distribute reports related to project activities, general project management, and financial issues.
• •Collaborate with clients to determine project priorities as well as define expected goals and outcomes based on established priorities; Manage project scope including ensuring unique requirements of each project have been identified and needs are met.
• •Employ and adapt project management methods and best practices to improve project results and to enhance local project management practices.
• •Provide mentoring and coaching of project staff on best practices.
• •Assess and manage issues; prioritize and drive resolution of all issues associated with a project; Prepare impact analysis statements and manage the change request process.
• •Ensure projects are delivered on-time and within defined budget restrictions; modify timelines as needed and communicate with project governance and staff.
• •Actively support Assoc Director on Governance activities, including production of packet, scorecard support to business units, and assisting on preparation for & follow-up after the Governance sessions.

What We Need:

A resume is required for further consideration for this position. A cover letter outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are strongly encouraged for consideration. When applying through our system, please remember to attach your application materials (Cover Letter and Resume) in PDF format.

Required Qualifications:

• •Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT related operations and a proven track record of successful project management on medium to high complexity efforts.
• •Strong Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• •Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers and peers.
• •Be self-directed and motivated.
• •Able to guide & advise others on Project Management and Business Analysis subject matter.
• •Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Project Management and/or Agile project management certification.
• •Knowledge of TeamDynamix project management software.
• •Background in Communications and Change Management.

Application Information:

• •No Visa Sponsorship of any kind is available for this position.
• •No Relocation assistance will be provided for this position .

Rewards and Benefits:

• •This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the remote or hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• •Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell
• •Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks