Project Manager

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Project Manager to drive cross-functional IT projects and lead distributed teams. You will shepherd projects from initiation through lifecycle, coordinating business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities include planning, risk management, change management, and status reporting to leadership, with PMO-aligned documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years or more leading projects or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required.
• PM certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and key stakeholders (business and technical) through project initiation to define project charter, perform stakeholder analysis, identify project approach, and plan and facilitate project kickoff.
• Drive the project planning stage and facilitate team collaboration to identify requirements and develop a project plan that includes budget, timeline, risk register, resource planning, and communication approach.
• Facilitate team collaboration to develop a change management plan based on process analysis, marketing and communication, and training needs for all project stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and create risk response strategies and options including escalation and mitigation.
• Monitor project activities through the project life cycle for quality and efficiency to ensure alignment with project goals and approach.
• Provide and communicate project status updates to leadership, key stakeholders, and project teams through the project lifecycle.
• Guide project team to use best practices of project management and PMO standards and develop and maintain required project documentation through the project life cycle.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MS Project

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06304P

Position Title

Position Title Project Manager

Department

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Information Technology

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Open to

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
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Job Summary

The Project Manager drives cross-functional projects of low to medium complexity. Leads distributed teams, runs multiple projects simultaneously and shepherds projects through the project life cycle. Collaborates within the project team and manages stakeholders to drive projects to completion. Possess basic understanding of project management best practices and PMO standards to manage assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead project team and key stakeholders (business and technical) through project initiation to define project charter, perform stakeholder analysis, identify project approach, and plan and facilitate project kickoff.
• Drive the project planning stage and facilitate team collaboration to identify requirements and develop a project plan that includes budget, timeline, risk register, resource planning, and communication approach.
• Facilitate team collaboration to develop a change management plan based on process analysis, marketing and communication, and training needs for all project stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and create risk response strategies and options including escalation and mitigation.
• Monitor project activities through the project life cycle for quality and efficiency to ensure alignment with project goals and approach.
• Provide and communicate project status updates to leadership, key stakeholders, and project teams through the project lifecycle.
• Guide project team to use best practices of project management and PMO standards and develop and maintain required project documentation through the project life cycle.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in leading projects or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in leading projects
• PMP certification.
• Experience with Change Management and resource capacity.
• Experience in creating statements of work, and vendor evaluation and managing contractor resources.
• Experience using Project Management tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies, change management techniques, IT concepts, and current IT trends.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects of low to moderate complexity and manage some projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Professional meeting and facilitation skills for all types of engagements.
• Professional listening and writing skills, good executive presence, verbally articulate.
• Values communication in all directions: up, out and down.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills facilitating timely decisions when needed.
• Leadership skills to manage teams effectively, maintain healthy professional relationships with peers and stakeholders, and promote a culture of collaboration, ownership and accountability.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure‑system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail] .

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD or equivalent
• * Do you possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in leadership, project management or management?
  • None/less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 6 years or more

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents

• Cover/Interest Letter