IT Project Manager I
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Facilities and Business Operations:
The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a world-class standard in service.
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The Opportunity:
UCF IT is seeking an IT Project Manager I to assist in planning coordinating and executing small to medium-sized IT projects as well as well-defined components of larger initiatives. This role supports cross-functional teams manages schedules tracks progress and facilitates communication. It is designed as an early-career position to build depth and experience in IT project delivery.
UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain project schedules using Gantt charts and timelines; track task progression.
Coordinate resources team assignments and dependencies as directed.
Monitor project progress and assist in identifying reporting and escalating risks issues and changes.
Maintain project documentation including status reports meeting minutes action items and change logs.
Facilitate project meetings stand-ups and stakeholder updates to ensure clear communication across teams.
Engage with internal teams (development QA operations) to help drive tasks to completion.
Support project initiation by assisting with project charters requirements gathering and scope definition.
Help manage project tools and templates ensuring adherence to PMO standards.
Provide coordination support for PMO processes and contribute to process improvements.
Collaborate with senior project managers to ensure continuity and alignment with larger program goals.
Participate in lessons learned and post-project reviews; recommend improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year of experience in project coordination support or related IT/technology roles.
Basic understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) project management principles and tools.
Proficiency in MS Office tools and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Jira Trello MS Project).
Familiarity using AI tools in project management.
Experience working with Agile/Scrum teams or foundation-level certification such as CAPM Scrum Master or Agile fundamentals.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:
Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
Strong attention to detail ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Eagerness to learn grow and adopt project management best practices.
Proactive mindset with readiness to escalate issues when needed.
Strong work ethic accountability and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Good listening and facilitation skills with a collaborative attitude.
Willingness to receive feedback and iterate for improvement.
Growth-oriented and committed to continuous learning.
Additional Application Materials Required:
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
The anticipated salary for this position will fall in the range of $65000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.
Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer as sponsorship is not available for this position.
UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
Classification Title: Information Technology Project Manager I
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UCF ITWork Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pmType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$64518.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
As a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
For general application or posting questions please email .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- IT Project Management
- Agile
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
About Company
UCF is unleashing the potential of students & faculty. UCF is one of America's best colleges for academics, research, impact & value. Main campus: Orlando.
