What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at University of Tulsa?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
IT Project Manager
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Information Technology Project Manager is responsible for all phases of project management in the planning and tactical execution of technology initiatives that support the mission of The University of Tulsa.
The Project Manager assists business units in improving the way they deliver services by understanding their needs, analyzing existing business processes, translating change and implementation requests into IT project requirements, and overseeing and managing those projects and implementations to successful completion.
The position is responsible for managing project expectations, defining project scope and deliverables, communicating the functional requirements and dependencies to the relevant IT team members, developing project plans, and creating relevant documentation to track progress.
In addition, this role may also provide technical administration support for a portfolio of applications currently in production for the university.
The university is a highly collaborative environment, communication across organizational units within IT, faculty, staff, and administration is essential in support of project management. This role works closely with all levels of IT and the university to provide technology leadership and strategic planning for the university.
Key Responsibilities :
- Project Management (60%) : The IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects related to the development and implementation of new systems and applications. This includes developing project plans, managing project timelines, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
o Lead internal project planning and development of solutions for client needs.
o Identify and oversee business process-driven technology improvements.
o Work with third-party partners or solutions in developing or implementing solutions.
o Provide pre-sales technical consulting by participating in online demonstrations, and conference calls for enterprise-level SaaS solutions.
o Define technical requirements, outline use-case(s), resources, and cost to implement solutions, and contribute to defining the project charter for opportunities to support our mission, automation, efficiency, and simplification.
o Understand, document, and monitor application layering dependencies (User-Interface, Deployment, Public Interface, Application Domain, Application Infrastructure, Technical Frameworks, and Platforms) and application component dependencies.
o Understand and monitor impacts to and dependencies between existing applications and environments.
o Define and direct proof-of-concept tasks for proposed architectural interactions.
o Work closely with departments to respond to proposals and RFP's to ensure that all technical information and recommendations address the requirements.
and recommending solutions to address those gaps.
o Cloud-Based Systems may include Microsoft 365 Power Platform, enterprise ticketing systems, document management systems, and other cloud-based low-code workflow automation platforms.
o Analyze customer requirements and business demands to assess design / technology alternatives and propose solutions.
o Collaborate with other teams and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
o Keep up to date with the latest features, capabilities, and applications released by different platforms / systems to ensure we can provide the best guidance to our clients.
o Provide technical support by participating in vendor support calls for enterprise-level technical issues or upgrades.
o Assist with gathering requirements for SFTP file uploads, SSO, or file integration implementation or changes as requested.
o Facilitate, present, and lead technical discussions with technical SMEs as well as customers and other stakeholders.
SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Knowledge / Skill / Ability
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred :
Physical Demands
Special Job Dimensions :
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. Work days and hours vary due to the nature of the University environment and the responsibilities of this position, with occasional evening and weekend work required.
Note : The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S833P
Open Date
08 / 19 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
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