Posted: Dec 5, 2024

Enterprise IT Project Manager II - University Technology Solutions (UTS)

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2025

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12844

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/9/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: Up to $80,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
• Reference information for three points of contact.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

The IT Project Manager is responsible for project management and implementation, controlling time schedules and communicating with clients. Under minimal supervision, manages, develops, directs and evaluates UTS-related projects and plans.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, directs and evaluates assigned projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies utilizing project management PMI Framework.
• Communicates and consults with clients, project team members and stakeholders to ensure timely progress and quality of work on UTS service management projects.
• Develops project plans, including project life cycles, budgets, resource requirements, change management processes, risk management, key milestones, communication mechanisms, test plans, and deliverables.
• Evaluates and recommends policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable institutional, system, state and federal policies, procedures and laws.
• Manages project implementation; handles emergent issues with emphasis on time schedule; ensures tasks are completed within time deadlines and budgets.
• Works closely with designated clients regarding plan progress; resolves issues.
• Prepares detailed reports on project progress with clients to include project plans, barriers and solutions, milestones, financial costs and projections, and analyses.
• Implements, evaluates and recommends policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable institutional, system, state and federal policies, procedures and laws.
• Develops, cultivates and maintains service management with the department and the university community.
• Sets up meetings; coordinates with sponsors and other key personnel.
• Assists with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management Technology, Business or related field from an accredited institution.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or the ability to obtain PMP certification within 12 months from hired date.
• Other Project Management certifications (Agile Scrum).
• Five years of information technology experience including project implementation or management experience to include:

• Two years of project management experience to include experience leading others to project completion and meeting initiative goals.
• Two years of service management experience.

• Two years of experience with implementation, operations, maintenance of IT systems and/or administration of software functions in multi-platform and multi-system environments; and five years of experience working within the ITIL Framework and leading an ITSM tool and/or process team.
• Extensive Project Management experience guiding functional discussions and initiatives across departments/divisions/institutional-wide.
• Experience developing short- and long-term Project Management plans for business, production and organizational priorities.
• PMO experience with SLAs, OLAs and KPIs via service management tools.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Sound knowledge, skills and abilities with project management tools and methodologies.
• Skilled in multiple systems which include purchased packages, SAAS, complex relational database systems and web-based systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to rapidly isolate and solve computer or application system problems.
• Self-motivated and result oriented; takes ownership for deliverables and deadlines while keeping team members focused and on-tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant project management software and all Microsoft Office supporting products.
• Ability to work collaboratively on projects or in work group and improve workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success leading medium to large-scale PMO service management initiatives/transformations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Ed years of experience.
• Experience managing IT projects in Higher Education.
• Experience managing Ellucian Banner projects.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft ERP systems and data warehouse systems.
• ITIL 4.0 Fundamentals.
• DevOps Fundamentals.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Environment:

• Office environment.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional.

This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month). When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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