IT Project Manager II - Project Management

Towson; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas is seeking an IT Project Manager II to lead medium to large IT projects within the IT Project Management Office. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders and technical teams to define scope, develop plans, and monitor deliverables.

The role emphasizes advancing project management practices, mentorship, and campus-wide consultation to grow skills, with duties spanning risk and cost analysis, reporting, and on-time delivery in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in management, business or related field.
• At least two years of experience managing enterprise IT projects.
• Familiar with BA and/or Change Management concepts.
• Familiar with Agile (Scrum and Kanban), Iterative and waterfall methods.
• Experience creating schedules, WBS, risk/issue tracking, budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large IT projects within the IT PMO.
• Define scope, develop and revise project plans, and manage stakeholders.
• Ensure tasks meet timelines and are delivered with quality.
• Coordinate vendor deliverables and lead status meetings.
• Provide guidance on project management methodologies and cost analysis.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Job description

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This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties

The IT Project Managers work closely with IT leaders and key stakeholders in managing the project lifecycle, managing resources, and executing projects within Information Technology Services and managing stakeholder and business unit relationships throughout the University. We seek candidates who will lead the advancement and maturity of project management practices and provide mentorship and consultation to the campus community to advocate and advance the project management skillsets.

The IT Project Manager II role will be responsible for leading medium to large projects for the IT project management office and managing them within the enterprise project management tool; working cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and technical teams to: ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented; developing and revising project plans that incorporate all stakeholder SLA’s; identifying and driving project related issues to a resolution; ensuring project tasks are completed according to established timelines, adjusted when needed, and delivered in a quality manner; coordinating with and managing vendor deliverables; lead status meetings and report on all aspects of projects throughout the project lifecycle; provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams by applying established methodologies in project management, process improvement, and cost analysis.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in management, business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

At least two years of experience successfully managing enterprise-level IT projects

Familiar with Business Analysis and/or Change Management as evidenced by application materials

Familiar with Agile (Scrum and Kanban), Iterative, and waterfall project management processes as evidenced by application materials

Demonstrable experience creating and maintaining project documentation including, but not limited to schedules, work breakdown structures, issues and risks assessments, budget reporting, follow-up reports, team communications, and overall project reporting

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, ScrumMaster, Business Analysis, Change Management, or similar certification

Experience with principles and practices of quality assurance and risk management

Effective process improvement experience

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 certification(s)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience and skills communicating proactively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills

Ability to work in an environment where processes are being defined and contribute to overall development and improvement of project management processes

Ability to perform with strong attention to detail

Salary Information

$61,735 - Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]