What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager I position at University of Rochester?
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 900088 ISD Project Portfolio Office Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 Compensation Range: $60,431.00 - $84,603.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL SUMMARY Provides project management services for small to medium projects with oversight and coaching from leadership. Conforms to established guidelines, standards, and conventions for project management and documentation of business requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages small to medium-sized IT projects with oversight and coaching from IT leadership. Gathers input from team members on required tasks and translates it into a project plan with tasks, activities, dependencies, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and deliverables. Monitors progress of project activities and ensures all critical implementation criteria are met. Coordinates with architects, team leads, resource teams, IT leaders, and sponsors to ensure the project team follows department processes for quality assurance, migrations and promotions, end-user acceptance/validation, training, and support. Facilitates project meetings using effective meeting techniques for objectives, agendas, participants, and meeting minutes. Develops and maintains reporting dashboards suitable for senior leadership to communicate project status. Conducts post-project sessions to identify successful project elements and areas for future improvement. Identifies, tracks, and manages risks and mitigation plans within assigned projects, escalating as appropriate. Identifies, tracks, and manages issues to resolve within assigned projects, escalating as appropriate. Determines the scope of the problem/project through collaboration with the executive project sponsor, key users, and system and application analysts. Collaborates with technical team leads and/or resource managers to assign appropriate resources to the project. Obtains necessary approvals. Provides status reports to steering committees. Utilizes a variety of project management methodologies as appropriate to the project. Manages project scope and timeline using appropriate governance bodies and Project Office leadership direction. Keeps current with business and strategic goals. Understands other University service providers. Stays apprised of team roles, processes, tools, and architecture to better understand how the team works together to meet users' needs. Attends webinars, reads case studies and white papers, and participates in other opportunities to further refine skills and stay apprised on project management topics. Builds and maintains internal departmental relationships. Makes presentations to staff on work-related issues. Serves on committees and attends meetings as requested. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology or Engineering and 3 years of related experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in healthcare or higher education field preferred ServiceNow, JIRA, Smartsheet, Clarity PPM or Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage projects required Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, analytical and problem solving skills required Extensive computer literacy, including Microsoft Project, Teams and PowerPoint preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) upon hire preferred Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) upon hire preferred EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled: The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Salary : $60,431 - $84,603
