IT Project Manager Contract

Information Technology

Position Overview
The primary purpose of the IT Project Manager
role is to lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery and management of multiple projects simultaneously. The IT Project Manager
performs a critical function of managing KU IT and campus IT projects within scope, to a certain quality, and within time and cost
restraints. These factors may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management to deliver business value.

This position is
responsible for providing project management for medium- to large-scale campus projects. This includes project planning and organization,
coordination, facilitation, monitoring, communication, and documentation. The PM will provide leadership and direction for project teams
during all phases of the project lifecycle.
This position is required to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and integrity, have
excellent follow-through and time management skills, can manage and lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery and management of
multiple university strategic projects concurrently, while exhibiting a great attitude and energy in a team-focused, matrixed
environment.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Project Management and Change Management Office, this position is
given significant latitude and independence in matters of importance within the performance of the duties of the position.

If you are
looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers
great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus
one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options
and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities. KU is a great place to work!
The University actively encourages applications from members of all groups.

Job Description
70% –
Provide project management for medium to large scale technical projects as assigned to include:

• Assist with or lead
  technology initiatives, both for internal IT teams and the larger university, through all five phases of the project management lifecycle
  (from initiation to closure). This includes developing project charters, project plans and schedules, identifying and monitoring issues and
  risks, etc.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project
  staff to outline a work plan.
• Ensure that project goals are in line with business objectives and/or university strategic
  goals.
• Ensure all project requirements, deliverables, milestones, and required activities are completed in accordance with scope,
  schedule, and budget.
• Organize, coordinate, and lead the project team, scheduling meetings as needed and ensuring the team has
  access to up-to-date meeting notes, project documentation, and relevant data.
• Use project management tools to track project
  performance and schedule adherence.
• Report project status to key stakeholders, including project sponsor, leadership,
  etc.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure that processes and
  procedures are documented, working with training and communications teams to facilitate the development and implementation of training and
  communication plans as needed.
• Implement change management strategies with the assistance of communications, training, and
  leadership to ensure end-user adoption and successful implementation.

10% – Complete project information needs required by
KITO:

• Ensure that initial project information is gathered, including risk assessment(s), and submit those to KITO on a
  timely basis.
• For projects requiring additional oversight, work with the project sponsor, team, and stakeholders to complete the
  required project planning and documentation to ensure compliance. This also includes quarterly reports for approved
  projects.

10% – Provide project management consultation (processes, templates, etc.) to other project managers at
KU:

• As needed, develop templates and other resources to standardize project management processes.

10% –
Attend meetings, serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Required
Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of relevant experience OR an Associate degree and three (3) years
   of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of relevant experience.
2. One (1) year experience using Microsoft
   Productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Visio, Project, Teams, SharePoint, Planner).
3. Formal training
   or certification in project management as evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience utilizing superior written communication at
   all levels of the organization as evidenced by application materials and job history.
5. Knowledge of and experience in managing Agile
   and Waterfall projects as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of
   demonstrated experience in IT project management.
2. Three (3) years of experience with project, program, and/or portfolio management
   methodologies and/or software to manage project schedules, budgets, etc.
3. One (1) year experience creating communications and
   presentations for, negotiation and consensus building with, and eliciting feedback from different audiences of stakeholders, clients, and IT
   professionals.
4. Superior oral communications skills as demonstrated by interview process.
5. One (1) year experience working in
   higher education.
6. Professional Project Management certification, such as PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.

Additional Candidate
Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume.
• List of three (3)
  professional references including at least one previous or current supervisor.

Only complete applications will be
considered.

Application review begins Tuesday, December 3, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are
identified.

Advertised Salary Range: 70,000-75,000

Application Review Begins:
03-Dec-2024

Anticipated Start Date: 17-Dec-2024

Primary Campus
University of
Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA
Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work
Schedule
M-F 8a-5p

Job Family
Information Technology-KUL

Work Location
Assignment
Hybrid

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital
status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities.
Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and
Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue,
Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.