Details **Open Date** 11/25/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN40414B **Job Title** IT Project Manager **Working Title** IT Project Manager **Job Grade** F **FLSA Code** Computer Employee **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some after-hours/weekends/holidays required. Hybrid after probation period. **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00983 - CON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVC **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $65,000 - $80,000 annual salary **Close Date** 02/25/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** We are seeking a skilled **IT Project Manager** with a strong background in managing technology initiatives within a higher education environment. This role will lead the implementation of IT projects that enhance academic, administrative, and research operations. The ideal candidate will be adept at coordinating cross-departmental teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering results that align with institutional goals. This position is eligible for university**benefits**including;**medical-dental-wellness coverage**, an additional immediately vested**14.2% of salary employer contribution**to retirement (401a),**paid leave**,**paid holidays**,**tuition assistance**for employees and family,**free UTA transport pass**and others. See details at:**https://benefits.utah.edu/**Total Compensation Calculator** Please apply at: **https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174441** **Responsibilities** **Project Leadership** : Plan, execute, and close IT projects that support higher education objectives, including student information systems, research platforms, and administrative systems. **Stakeholder Collaboration** : Work with faculty, staff, and administrators to define project requirements and priorities. **Resource Management** : Allocate resources effectively and manage budgets for multiple projects. **Technical Oversight** : Collaborate with technical teams to ensure projects align with institutional IT architecture and security standards. **Change Management** : Address project scope changes while minimizing disruptions to academic and administrative workflows. **Performance Monitoring** : Use metrics and tools to track project progress and deliver regular updates to leadership. **Risk Mitigation** : Identify risks early and develop strategies to manage them. **Compliance** : Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory, accreditation, and IT governance policies specific to higher education. **Continuous Improvement** : Evaluate completed projects and implement lessons learned to refine future processes. This job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking and accessing office spaces to manipulate and move technical equipment and hardware. **Minimum Qualifications** Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** PMP , PRINCE2, or Agile certifications would be beneficial ITIL or higher education-specific certifications are a plus Experience managing projects in higher education **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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