IT Project Manager

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA is seeking an IT Project Manager to provide project management for the USG Unified ERP Program, a Workday implementation spanning Finance, HR/Payroll, and related technology. This is a limited-term position located at ITS building on Daniells Bridge Road and funded through July 2028 with potential renewal.

CAPM or PMP is required within 6 months; CAPM/PMP preferred. The role emphasizes developing project plans, coordinating teams, and applying Agile,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in project management frameworks, managing projects from initiation to completion, creating and maintaining project plans, and providing project management services to clients.
• Demonstrated experience with facilitating, documenting, and organizing business needs of an organization.
• Excellent written, oral, and facilitation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply formal project management principles and practices during the planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion of projects.
• Create detailed project plans for completion of tasks that consider schedules, dependencies, institutional priorities, and resource limitations and conflicts.
• Coordinate efforts of project teams to facilitate cooperation and prevent delays.
• Develop and maintain standard project management documentation, such as project charters, project plans, timeline visuals, risk registers, issues logs, meeting agendas and summaries, and project status reports.
• Proactively oversee project execution by following up on the completion of tasks, reporting potential delays to management, and coordinating problem resolution efforts in the event of technical difficulties.
• Apply appropriate project management and delivery frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid, or the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), selecting the approach best suited to the project’s scope and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Job description

Posting Number:

S15897P

Working Title:

IT Project Manager

Department:

EITS-Project Management

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website:

eits.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
This position is not eligible for remote work.

Advertised Salary:

Up to 62,000

Posting Date:

10/12/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

11/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.
• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title:

Project Management Pro-IT I

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

CAPM/PMP preferred. CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.

Position Summary:

This is a limited-term position and will be located at Information Technology Services (ITS) building on Daniells Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia. This position is funded with benefits initially through July 2028 with the possibility to renew for an additional period.
This position will provide project management for the University System of Georgia (USG) Unified ERP Program. The Unified ERP Program is a Workday implementation spanning Finance, HR/Payroll, and related technology, organizational change management, and service delivery functions, delivered across all USG institutions within a single, shared Workday platform.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Demonstrated skill in project management frameworks, managing projects from initiation to completion, creating and maintaining project plans, and providing project management services to clients.
• Demonstrated experience with facilitating, documenting, and organizing business needs of an organization.
• Excellent written, oral, and facilitation communication skills.

Physical Demands:

Normal office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Apply formal project management principles and practices during the planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion of projects.

• Create detailed project plans for completion of tasks that consider schedules, dependencies, institutional priorities, and resource limitations and conflicts.
• Coordinate efforts of project teams to facilitate cooperation and prevent delays.
• Develop and maintain standard project management documentation, such as project charters, project plans, timeline visuals, risk registers, issues logs, meeting agendas and summaries, and project status reports.
• Proactively oversee project execution by following up on the completion of tasks, reporting potential delays to management, and coordinating problem resolution efforts in the event of technical difficulties.
• Apply appropriate project management and delivery frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid, or the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), selecting the approach best suited to the project’s scope and objectives.

Percentage of time:

50

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate and deliver projects across diverse functional areas.

• Lead the execution of projects involving technology, business processes, communications, or organizational initiatives.
• Translate project goals into actionable work plans, resource assignments, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with functional and technical experts to define requirements, evaluate solutions, and implement changes.
• Monitor deliverable quality and alignment with project objectives, ensuring that outcomes meet stakeholder expectations.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Clearly and professionally communicate objectives, progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.

• Lead or attend regular meetings to update leadership, staff, clients, and the UGA community on the progress of projects.
• Convey project team questions, updates, or concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Respond to inquiries about project details from leadership and project team members in a timely manner.
• Develop and facilitate formal presentations to project stakeholders when needed.
• Coordinate communication between functional and technical teams.
• Utilize standard status reporting templates and tools such as scorecards, dashboards, and other visuals to represent project progress.

Percentage of time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time:

5

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Stacy Boyles

Recruitment Contact Email:

[e-mail]