Project Manager - IT

University of Akron; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Project Manager - IT to oversee diverse IT projects from initiation to delivery. The role collaborates with business analysts, stakeholders, and IT leaders to define scope and deliverables, while developing detailed milestones, timelines, and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in IT, and 3+ years in project management; PMP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant IT experience with understanding of enterprise systems.
• At least 3 years of experience managing projects, with increasing scope and complexity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects with varying size, scope, and complexity.
• Assist with creating project requests and defining scope, goals and deliverables.
• Develop milestones, plans, timelines and budgets; coordinate with IT leaders and stakeholders.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress and manage resources; practice time management across multiple projects.
• Prepare progress reports, proposals and post-mortems; follow IT processes.
• Identify risks and plan mitigations; communicate obstacles and drive improvements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Project Manager - ITApply: Akron, Ohio: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103351**Essential Functions:*** Manage projects with varying size, scope, and complexity. Assist with managing complex, large-scale, or university-wide efforts.* Assist users with the creation of project requests.* Assist with defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with peers, business analysts, and stakeholders.* Develop detailed project milestones, plans, timelines, and budgets.* Coordinate with IT department leaders, senior management, and external partners.* Assign tasks, monitor progress, and collaborate with managers who allocate project resources. Practice solid time management methods so that multiple projects can be accomplished simultaneously.* Identify and plan mitigation for project risks.* Prepare and present progress reports, proposals, and post-mortem analyses/lessons learned. Create and maintain project-related artifacts, as needed.* Follow IT established processes and procedures.* Assist leadership to achieve project completion goals and objectives.* Assist with identifying and sharing obstacles, barriers or gaps and work to continuously improve organizational capability to deliver results. Practice solid problem-solving skills.* Practice strong communication skills with multiple levels of the organization.* Perform other duties as assigned.# # **Additional Position Information:****Education:**Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. **Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:**Project Management Professional Certification or equivalent project management certification preferred.**Experience:**Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working within IT with an understanding of computer and enterprise systems. A minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects, preferably in a technology field, with evidence of increasing levels of responsibility and project complexity. Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively conduct presentations required. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and stakeholders. **Application Instructions:** In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.**Compensation:** The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $77,000 annually, commensurate with experience.**Application Deadline:** October 14, 2026.**FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):**United States of America (Exempt)**Union Affiliation (if applicable):****For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:**Natasha Kuzmina**Email:**[e-mail]