Information Technology Project Manager I

Requisition: 202600358S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Business Technology Solutions

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Three years of experience in project management or related discipline. PMP certification or active pursuit of certification is strongly desirable. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs professional work managing defined technology projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and stakeholder commitments in support of the Division of Information Technology.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Manages assigned technology projects through the full project lifecycle, developing and maintaining project charters, schedules, status reports, risk logs, and issue trackers in alignment with divisional delivery standards. Facilitates project kickoffs, working sessions, and status meetings, keeping project teams focused and stakeholders appropriately informed. Identifies, documents, and escalates project risks, issues, scope changes, and resource constraints to the Director of Project Delivery. Coordinates project activities across solution engineering, UX, content, integration, and operations staff, maintaining clear accountability for deliverables and milestones. Manages stakeholder communication, ensuring project updates are accurate, timely, and appropriately tailored to audience. Coordinates production transition planning with the Operations Arm, ensuring handoff documentation and support readiness are completed prior to closure. Maintains project records within TeamDynamix or other designated platforms. Pursues PMP certification and professional development in project delivery methodologies. Ensures compliance with applicable institutional policies and divisional directives. Performs other related duties as assigned.