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University of Chicago · 17 hours ago

IT Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Chicago is a prestigious institution that collaborates with campus partners to provide high-quality technology solutions and services. The IT Project Manager will support the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion within defined scope, timeline, and budget.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages assigned IT projects, acting as the main point of contact for project teams and stakeholders

Assists in estimating project scope, timeline, and budget by collaborating with technical and business teams, as well as external vendors

Develops and maintains detailed project plans and schedules that outline tasks, resources, dependencies, and milestones in accordance with PMO guidelines and defined SDLCs, such as waterfall, agile, or hybrid

Monitors project progress, provides timely updates, and communicates issues or risks to team members, stakeholders, and IT management

Facilitates and documents project meetings, including capturing requirements, tracking action items, and producing status reports

Supports the execution of project deliverables across departments, assisting in the coordination of resources and tasks to achieve project objectives

Ensures project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date throughout all phases of the project lifecycle

Identifies potential issues and risks, raises them for review, and assists in developing mitigation plans in collaboration with the project team

Fosters strong working relationships within IT Services, business partners, and vendors to ensure effective communication and project results

Contributes to process improvement efforts within the project management office by providing feedback and helping implement revised methodologies or tools

Supports change management and business readiness activities, including communications and training related to project implementations

Manages multiple projects concurrently, as assigned, with varying levels of complexity and resource needs

Guides information technology changes and ensures the success of enterprise-level application rollouts. Works with University units and the client community to develop detailed business requirements

Uses depth and breadth of expertise in IT project management to build project plans, including budgets and human resource plans. Provides expertise on managing projects. Maintains project web presence, project archives and project documentation

Performs other related work as needed

Qualification

PMP CertificationAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyProject ManagementAsanaMicrosoft ProjectIT InfrastructureIT SecurityEmotional IntelligenceConflict ResolutionTime Management

Required

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline