Central Michigan University · 1 day ago
IT PROJECT MANAGER II/III
Mount Pleasant, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expCentral Michigan University is a leading institution dedicated to preparing students for success. They are seeking an IT Project Manager to coordinate and manage various information technology projects, ensuring successful execution throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements
Generate/distribute reports and maintain project documentation
Coordinate team workflow and ensure deadlines are met
Communicate with stakeholders and document requirements
Monitor budgets and implement cost-saving measures
Lead project planning, tracking, and change management
Assist with testing and ensure requirements traceability
Promote teamwork and apply lessons learned
Manage multiple, more complex projects
Support business objectives and strategic direction
Collaborate with business partners and document requirements
Provide thought leadership on tools and processes
Lead large, high-complexity programs
Mentor and direct other project managers
Drive process improvements and manage cross-unit programs
Assist with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties
Oversee vendor contracts and negotiations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (IT or project management preferred) or equivalent experience
1+ year of project administration experience
Skills in requirements gathering, planning, organizing, and executing small to medium projects
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Meets all requirements of Level I
3–5 years of IT project administration experience
Experience with RFQ/RFP development and Agile methodologies
Knowledge of PMI standards
Ability to lead medium to large projects
Meets all requirements of Level II
5–9 years of IT project administration experience
Proven business analysis and process optimization in complex environments
Ability to lead large, high-complexity programs
Preferred
Experience in higher education IT
PMP certification or progress toward certification
Prosci certification or progress towards certification
Knowledge of BABOK® Guide and Agile methodologies
Training/certification in Agile approaches
Experience in modeling notation and flowcharting
High-level client service skills
Direct experience with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties
Benefits
Access to a nationally recognized wellness program
Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms
Company
Central Michigan University
Welcome to Central Michigan University, a nurturing institution that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31.5M2018-07-06Grant· $31.5M
Leadership Team
John Veilleux, MBA
Vice President for University Communications & Chief Marketing Officer
Alison Arnold
Director Community Partnerships College of Education & Human Services
Recent News
2025-11-04
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