Manager, IT Project

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is hiring a Manager, IT Project to lead information technology project teams from initiation through completion. The role coordinates planning, task assignments, and risk management across small projects and components of larger information management system implementations, working alongside technical experts, functional area subject matter experts, and project managers.

Responsibilities include preparing schedules, gathering requirements with sponsors and analysts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline required.
• Experience managing multiple IT projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scope, and estimates for schedules, resources, and costs.
• Coordinate planning, task assignments, performance reporting, change management, and risk management.
• Serve as communications liaison among project teams, customers, and management.
• Prepare project schedules and timelines and monitor progress to keep stakeholders engaged.
• Gather project requirements with sponsors, technical experts, and business analysts.
• Deliver project status reports and presentations using enterprise reporting tools.
• May provide input on project budgets and procurements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

University of Houston is hiring a Manager, IT Project to lead information technology project teams from initiation through completion. The role coordinates planning, task assignments, and risk management across small projects and components of larger information management system implementations, working alongside technical experts, functional area subject matter experts, and project managers.

Highlights

• Defines project goals, objectives, scope, and estimates for schedules, resources, and costs
• Coordinates planning, task assignments, performance reporting, change management, and risk management
• Serves as communications liaison among project teams, customers, and management
• Prepares project schedules and timelines and monitors progress to keep stakeholders engaged
• Gathers project requirements alongside functional sponsors, technical experts, and business analysts
• Delivers project status reports and presentations using enterprise reporting tools
• May provide input on project budgets and participates in acquiring project-related goods and services
• Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline
• Experience managing multiple simple to complex IT projects is preferred