IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in the United States is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager. This role will focus on the modernization of enterprise platforms in a hybrid Waterfall/Agile environment. The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in IT and experience in project coordination. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful IT projects while supporting the institution's mission of inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, management, or related technical field.
• One or more years of experience as a project coordinator or junior project manager.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive IT modernization initiatives within the organization.
• Ensure projects align with business goals and are delivered with precision.

Skills

Project coordination

Hybrid Waterfall/Agile methodologies

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Requirement gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Asana

Job description

Do you have a passion for driving IT modernization? The University of Dayton is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This role is designed for an emerging project professional who excels in a hybrid Waterfall/Agile environment. You will play a critical role in the modernization of our enterprise platforms and systems, ensuring that development, modernization, and enhancement projects are delivered with precision and alignment to University business goals. Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, management, or related technical field
• One or more years of experience as a project coordinator or junior project manager
• Knowledge of traditional (waterfall), Agile, Scrum, and Kanban project management methodologies
• Knowledge of, and experience using, project management software such as Jira, ServiceNow, TeamDynamix, Asana, or similar
• General knowledge of the software development lifecycle and IT Operations
• Strong organization skills with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and to manage competing priorities
• Evidence of strong communication skills - written, oral, interpersonal
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate requirements into user stories
• Ability to facilitate technical solutioning discussions to achieve consensus from business partners and technical experts on design and implementation plans
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional project management certification from an accredited institution (PMI, Agile, Scrum)
• Business process mapping and optimization experience
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering projects on time and on budget
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Special Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.