IT Project Manager Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled IT Project Manager
with a strong background in managing technology initiatives within a higher education environment. This role will lead the implementation of
IT projects that enhance academic, administrative, and research operations. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating
cross-departmental teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering results that align with institutional goals.

This
position is eligible for university benefits including;
medical-dental
-wellness coverage, an additional immediately vested 14.2% of
salary employer contribution to retirement (401a), paid
leave, paid
holidays, tuition
assistance for employees and family, free UTA transport pass and others. See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu/
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Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadm
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Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Plan, execute, and close IT
projects that support higher education objectives, including student information systems, research platforms, and administrative
systems.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with faculty, staff, and administrators to define project requirements and
priorities.
Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively and manage budgets for multiple
projects.
Technical Oversight: Collaborate with technical teams to ensure projects align with institutional IT
architecture and security standards.
Change Management: Address project scope changes while minimizing disruptions to
academic and administrative workflows.
Performance Monitoring: Use metrics and tools to track project progress and
deliver regular updates to leadership.
Risk Mitigation: Identify risks early and develop strategies to manage
them.
Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory, accreditation, and IT governance policies specific to higher
education.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate completed projects and implement lessons learned to refine future processes.

This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office
environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing,
listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking and accessing office spaces to manipulate and move technical
equipment and hardware.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be
substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must
demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences
PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications would be beneficial
ITIL or higher education-specific
certifications are a plus
Experience managing projects in higher education

Special Instructions

Requisition
Number: PRN40414B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some
after-hours/weekends/holidays required. Hybrid after probation period.
Department: 00983 – CON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SVC
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $65,000 – $80,000 annual salary
Close Date: 2/25/2025
Open Until
Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174448

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