Hybrid Information Technology Project Manager – Intermediate

at Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

• Job title: Information Technology Project Manager – Intermediate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Antonio, United States

About the role

• Information Technology Project Manager responsible for initiating and managing various IT projects in San Antonio, ensuring successful execution and alignment with objectives.

Responsibilities

• Executes and manages multiple projects and related activities throughout the life of a project.
• Leads software search activities and procurement activities related to assigned project(s). May lead team members/contractors to achieve project objectives and customer requirements.
• Manages and controls project activities in accordance with plans and schedules while making adjustments to improve project flow including the negotiation and adjustment of resources.
• Facilitates project flow by ensuring team members are aware of tasks and expected deliverables while motivating team and building commitment to objectives and tasks.
• Partners with project sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to develop requests into proposals that can be submitted for prioritization.
• Develops detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk management plans for moderately complex IT projects and works with a variety of stakeholders to resource the project.
• Analyze business processes, IT processes, and system functionality to determine gaps and process inefficiencies.
• Facilitates solutions to close gaps, solve problems, and improve processes while watching for trends in determining root cause.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Three (3) years experience managing various system projects is required.
• Skilled in facilitating and managing product and software evaluations, RFPs, contracting and procurements.
• 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.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft ERP systems, and data warehouse systems preferred.
• 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 collaboratively keeping team members focused and on tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant project management software and all Microsoft Office supporting products.
• Strong communication skills and public speaking ability.