IT Project Manager I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an entry-level IT Project Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO), a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees who are dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
The Project Management Office (PMO) is part of the University of Florida’s Information Technology organization.
Our primary goals are to standardize project-related governance processes and facilitate the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Through project management and software procedures, the University can document, execute, monitor, control, and fully implement changes regarding unique products, services, or even standard business processes.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Work with customer(s) to define project scope, objectives, outcomes, and benefits.
Ensure projects managed adhere to defined quality standards, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Meet with technical resources and architects to ensure the design and approach chosen to execute the project will meet the needs of the customer.
Lead projects from original concept through final implementation that are the responsibility of the Project Management Office.
Work in a collaborative team environment, participate in the full software development life cycle and produce quality enterprise solutions.
Lead medium and large sized projects across multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors, and clients to create and deploy successful projects.
Ensure assignments of appropriate resources and governance structures according to project needs.
Manage scope, schedule, and resources and accomplish project objectives by applying project management competencies.
Develop detail work plans, resource plans, project estimates and status reports.
About UF Information Technology UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing.
With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission.
For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://www.
it.
ufl.
edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.
ufl.
edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About the University of Florida The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey.
UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).
The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography.
UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy.
Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.
Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.
769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually.
In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary: $70,000 – $80,000; commensurate based on education and experience.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree; or a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills: Creative in problem analysis and resolution; applies existing knowledge, strategies, and techniques in resolution of new problems Contribute to the overall project planning and execution strategy Works effectively independently, or as a project team member Project management/systems development life cycle skills including scope and issue management, schedule management, and deliverable-oriented delivery Motivational and facilitation skills Have the ability to work in an open office/collaborative environment Possess professional, effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Have analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Be a self-starter requiring little direct supervision Special Instructions to Applicants: This position requires U.
S.
work authorization.
This role will be based in one of our Gainesville offices and may include a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Wednesday required), and 2 days remote.
Applicants are required to submit the following with their application: Cover Letter Resume or CV Professional References (Minimum of 3) The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.
m.
of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No