IT Project Manager

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Posting Details



Posting Details




Posting Number
S11928P


Working Title
IT Project Manager


Department
EITS-Project Management


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.


About the College/Unit/Department



College/Unit/Department website



Posting Type
External


Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP


Employment Type
Employee


Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible


Full/Part time
Full Time


Work Schedule



Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule.


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience


Posting Date
04/11/2024


Open until filled
Yes


Closing Date



Proposed Starting Date
05/13/2024


Special Instructions to Applicants

CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.


Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().





Position Information




Classification Title
IT (Information Technology) Professional


FLSA
Exempt


FTE
1.00


Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.


Preferred Qualifications

CAPM/PMP preferred. CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.


Position Summary
The University of Georgia Enterprise IT Services (EITS) division is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee projects for the UGA community that involve EITS resources. The individual in this position will provide project management support to EITS teams including project reports and documentation, meeting facilitation, and other project coordination tasks to assist the organization in managing and prioritizing numerous mission critical projects for UGA.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

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• Demonstrated skill in project management frameworks, managing projects from initiation to completion, creating and maintaining project plans, and providing project management services to clients.
  
• Demonstrated experience facilitating and documenting change management efforts necessary to ensure end user adoption.
  
• Excellent written, oral, and facilitation communication skills.
  
  
  
  
  
  Physical Demands
  Normal office environment
  
  
  Is driving a responsibility of this position?
  No
  
  
  Is this a Position of Trust?
  Yes
  
  
  Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
  No
  
  
  Does this position require a P-Card?
  No
  
  
  Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
  No
  
  
  Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
  No
  
  
  Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
  Yes
  
  
  Credit and P-Card policy
  Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
  
  
  Background Investigation Policy
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Duties/Responsibilities
  
  
  
  
  Duties/Responsibilities
  Apply formal project management principles and practices during the planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion of projects.
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  • Create detailed project plans for completion of tasks that consider schedules, dependencies, institutional priorities, and resource limitations and conflicts.
    
  • Coordinate efforts of project teams to facilitate cooperation and prevent delays.
    
  • Develop and maintain standard project management documentation, such as project charters, project plans, timeline visuals, risk registers, issues logs, meeting agendas and summaries, and project status reports.
    
  • Proactively oversee project execution by following up on the completion of tasks, reporting potential delays to management, and coordinating problem resolution efforts in the event of technical difficulties.
    
    
    
    Percentage of time
    50
    
    
    
    
    Duties/Responsibilities
    Coordinate strategic projects that involve large-scale communications, end user engagement, and change management techniques to ensure objectives and timelines are met.
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    • Create detailed communications plans that focus on driving project delivery, promoting services and initiatives to campus, and end user engagement.
      
    • Apply industry standard public relations methods and technical writing skills to liaise between the technical and business communities on campus.
      
    • Lead efforts for developing standards for maintaining end user resources such as web pages, self-service articles, and support requests.
      
    • Utilize change management methodologies to prepare impacted stakeholders and support end user adoption brought about by institutional projects.
      
      
      
      Percentage of time
      30
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      Clearly and professionally communicate objectives, progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders.
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      • Lead or attend regular meetings to update leadership, staff, clients, and the UGA community on the progress of projects.
        
      • Convey project team questions, updates, or concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
        
      • Respond to inquiries about project details from leadership and project team members in a timely manner.
        
      • Develop and facilitate formal presentations to project stakeholders when needed.
        
      • Coordinate communications between functional and technical teams.
        
      • Utilize standard status reporting templates and tools such as scorecards, dashboards, and other visuals to represent project progress.
        
        
        
        Percentage of time
        15
        
        
        
        
        Duties/Responsibilities
        Other duties as assigned
        
        
        Percentage of time
        5
        
        
        
        

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