The City University of New York · 7 hours ago
IT Computer Systems Manager
Queens, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $143K/yr
6+ years expThe City University of New York is seeking an IT Computer Systems Manager to lead and direct the Information Technology area at a college or university level. The role involves managing IT projects, overseeing technical staff, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals while maintaining project budgets and timelines.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects—including application development, infrastructure deployments, and system integrations ensuring alignment with institutional goals and project requirements
Oversee project schedules, scope, budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to achieve successful outcomes
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and administrative units to foster collaboration and drive project progress
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document decisions, and manage project communications to maintain transparency and alignment throughout all phases
Provide daily oversight, coordination, and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams, including technical staff and external consultants, ensuring timely issue resolution and sustained momentum
Mentor team members and promote best practices in project management to cultivate a culture of excellence
Support the development and management of project budgets, funding requests, and resource allocation plans to ensure financial viability and alignment with strategic priorities
Proactively monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
Uphold IT governance, procurement, and compliance frameworks, ensuring all project activities meet institutional standards
Guidetechnical integration efforts across platforms and departments, ensuring system compatibility and data integrity
Collaborate with vendors to support seamless project execution and ensure contractual deliverables are met
Assist in creating clear statements of work (SOWs) and procurement documentation for vendor-supported activities
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including charters, issue logs, deliverable trackers, and status reports
Lead post-implementation reviews and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives for IT project processes
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of progressively responsible full-time paid information systems technology experience, at least eighteen (18) months of which shall have been in an administrative or managerial capacity in the areas of computer applications programming, systems programming, information systems development, data telecommunications, data base administration or a closely related area
Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for the general information systems technology experience at the rate of one (1) year of college for six (6) months of experience up to a maximum of four (4) years of college for two (2) years of experience
In addition, a master's degree in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for an additional year of the general information systems technology experience
All candidates must possess the eighteen (18) months of administrative or managerial experience described above
Experience in an administrative capacity must include, but is not limited to, responsibilities such as: monitoring an IT budget; reviewing and approving IT procurement and invoice payments; reviewing and approving contracts with vendors; monitoring and approving IT projects; setting standards and best practices; risk evaluation (e.g., security, reputational, operational); organizational development; chairing or participating in IT Governance and Advisory committees; and/or overseeing vendor relationship management
Experience in a managerial capacity must include, but is not limited to, responsibilities such as: strategic planning for an office/division; creating and implementing policies; setting standards and best practices; defining and documenting project scope; root cause analysis with recommendations; collaborating with other managers and executives to define future state of IT program; and/or forecasting
The following types of experience are not acceptable: superficial use of preprogrammed software without complex programming, design, implementation or management of the product; use of a word processing package; use of a hand-held calculator; data entry; operation of data processing hardware or consoles
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent advanced project management credential
Demonstrated experience leading complex IT projects in higher education or similarly complex organizations
Proven ability to establish, develop, or enhance project management offices (PMOs) and implement best practices
Expertise in system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and processes
Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring teams and driving organizational improvement
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and project management platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, etc.)
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment
Experience facilitating group discussions and building consensus among diverse constituent groups, including technical staff, administrators, faculty, and students
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.
Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
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Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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