Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Fri Sep 26 2025 Job Description:

The Director of Project Management will be the lead point for the continuing implementation of SUNY's $200M investment in its digital infrastructure. Digital Transformation, consisting of multiple IT initiatives covering every aspect of SUNY and its functions, aims to modernize the tools and services provided to ensure student success. The Director of Project Management will lead these implementation efforts and serve as a first point of contact for Digital Transformation stakeholders.

Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

Support SUNY's digital transformation initiatives in alignment with the SUNY Digital Transformation Project and the broader organizational strategy.
Collaborate with SUNY System Administration and campus leadership to define, plan, and implement technology-driven solutions that enhance institutional effectiveness and support student and staff success.

Technology Strategy & Infrastructure Oversight

Support the development and execution of a comprehensive OIT roadmap that aligns with SUNY's long-term business and academic objectives.
Collaborate with IT leadership and procurement teams to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of systems, networks, data centers, and cloud services.
Track and analyze key IT performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Project Management

Lead and manage complex, large-scale IT projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, budget constraints, procurement regulations, and delivery timelines.
Coordinate with technical leadership and business analysts to ensure project requirements are accurately captured and addressed.
Implement change management strategies to support successful technology adoption and integration across departments and campuses.
Collaborate with the Business Office and IT to negotiate contracts and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
Coordinate the development of technology bids and proposals in compliance with New York State and SUNY procurement rules and regulations.
Track and present the project budget allocation, cost optimization, and resource management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong partnerships across SUNY departments and campuses to understand operational and academic needs, ensuring IT solutions meet both technical and functional requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison to SUNY Executive Leadership, NYS government entities (e.g., OGS, OSC, DOB, ITS), and external vendors, ensuring compliance with state regulations and fostering effective communication and coordination.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain robust governance structures to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment in IT project delivery and budgeting.
Collaborate with SUNY and NYS CISOs to uphold strong cybersecurity practices, data protection policies, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Recruit, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary team of project managers.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance across the project organization.
Ensure teams have the resources, training, and support needed to succeed in a fast-evolving digital environment.

Communication & Reporting

Provide regular updates, insights, and recommendations to SUNY leadership and other key stakeholders on project progress, risks, and successes.
Translate complex technical concepts into accessible information for non-technical audiences.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree, Master's degree preferred
Experience supervising a team of project management staff
PMP certification
Minimum 5 years relevant experience

The Following Training And Experience Strongly Preferred

Project Management Methodologies
Secure Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including techniques aligned with the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI)
Systems Assurance Methodology and Quality Assurance best practices
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Framework, along with Full Life Cycle Testing Methodologies and Application Testing strategies and tools

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $120,000-$148,000.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
This position will be based in Albany.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Occasional travel may be required to visit campuses, with some overnight stays required.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.

Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.

Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.

Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.

Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

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