Department Overview:

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is a new team under the Division of Finance and Operations (F&O). The EPMO leads strategic projects and process improvements across Academic and Administrative units, fulfilling a critical need for structured execution and institutional alignment. As such, our initial mission is to:

• Transform chaos into clarity by organizing initiatives, aligning resources, and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify business challenges, explore solution pathways, and prioritize initiatives based on strategic value.
• Lead facilitation and change management efforts to drive adoption, reduce friction, and sustain operational improvement.
• Accelerate readiness for Business Intelligence (BI) and IT initiatives by ensuring business needs are clearly defined and strategically aligned.
• Build institutional project management maturity by standardizing governance practices, fostering strategic execution, and elevating delivery capabilities across the university.

Essential Functions:

• Manage assigned projects from initiation through close, including defining scope, building project plans, tracking milestones, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements, identifying both business needs and success criteria.
• Facilitate project meetings including kickoffs and working sessions, document decisions and action items clearly.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary to ensure project continuity and success.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with project sponsors, stakeholders, and team members, providing regular status updates and visibility.
• Coordinate across departments, including Academics, Administrative, Business Intelligence, IT and Office of Continuous Improvement to ensure effective handoffs and integrated project execution.
• Support change management efforts by helping stakeholders prepare for, adopt, and sustain changes resulting from project outcomes.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and accurate, including plans, schedules, test plans, user training materials, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of EPMO processes, templates, and best practices through feedback and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards.
• Ability to present and explain complex technical topics, problems, and alternative solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously, organize work and manage time effectively, and make key project decisions independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in business process design and reengineering.
• Experience in defining and implementing business processes.
• Experience in evaluating and applying data to meet business and project needs.
• Experience working with both functional and technical users to define business needs and changes.
• Knowledge and understanding of change management and facilitation.
• Skilled in interpersonal relationships, collaborations, and communications (oral and written).
• Solid understanding of project management principles with demonstrated project management skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 8 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)
• PROSCI methodology experience

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range starts at $89,065.60 to $99,500 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:

Please provide your resume, a cover letter tailored to the position, and a list of three professional references.

About Us:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/