IT Project Planner I — Hybrid, Budget & Stakeholder Lead

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance for employees and/​

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for an IT Project Planner I to manage DHVI application/database projects, including requirements, specs, system software, test plans, and vendor coordination. You will own budgets, liaise with vendors for invoicing, and support training during implementation, reporting to the DHVI PMO Director.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in project management; experience with budgets and vendor relations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; additional project management training is desirable.
• Two years of project management experience, with increasing scope and independence.
• Familiarity with IT budgets, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create documentation for initiatives including test plans, test cases, software implementation plans, and process improvements.
• Work with stakeholders to understand project concepts, deliverables, and timelines; communicate statuses, risks, and mitigations.
• Define scope and objectives for testing at all levels (unit to system) including test plans and test cases.
• Manage project management processes, tools, and schedules; monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Develop and manage yearly IT budgets for the PMO; coordinate vendor invoicing and purchases.

Skills

Project management experience

Budget management

Vendor liaison

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Duke University invites applications for an IT Project Planner I to manage DHVI application/database projects, including requirements, specs, system software, test plans, and vendor coordination. You will own budgets, liaise with vendors for invoicing, and support training during implementation, reporting to the DHVI PMO Director.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years in project management; experience with budgets and vendor relations is preferred.