Project Manager ll
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Project Manager llJob Category:
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RegularJob Profile:
Project Manager IIJob Duties:
School/College/DivisionDescription
Employees at UWM in the Department ofUniversity IT Serviceswork in an innovative collaborative and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team community andthe campus we encourage you to apply!
Job Description
The Project Manager within University IT Services at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee provides leadership for complex AI and technology initiatives that advance institutional priorities and strengthen campus operations. This positionis responsible forguiding projects through their full lifecycle while ensuring adherence to UWMs established standards for security privacy compliance and modelrisk governance. The role requires effective coordination with campus stakeholders technical teams and external partners to supporttimely wellstructured project addition the Project Manager contributes to the universitys educational mission by mentoring student staff fostering their professional growth and supporting their engagement in project work within a collaborative learning environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple AI implementation projects which could run concurrently or consecutively (57 use cases) from intake and discovery through production deployment and post-launch stabilization
Ensure AI projects follow organizational governance for security privacy model risk and compliance including required reviews and documentation
Creates a project plan monitors progress and performance against the project plan and identifies resolves or escalates risks and issues
Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
Facilitates the estimation of project costs resources and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities negotiates for resources and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Sets priorities allocates tasks and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
Mentor and coach student staff in project management and core professional skills
Provide guidance to help students meet project goals and complete assigned tasks
Delegate work based on individual strengths and abilities offering leadership and direction
Additional Information:
- This position doesnotoffer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
- Selected candidates willbe requiredto completeanI-9form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
- This position offers a hybrid-flexible schedule with a minimum expectation of one on-campus day per week during theinitialtraining and onboarding period to support effective integration and collaboration. As the employee becomes fullyestablishedin the roleadditionalremote work options may be considered based on performance operational needs and team alignment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree by date of hire
- Three or more years of professional experience managing information technology projects through full lifecycle completion including planning execution monitoring and delivery
- Demonstrated experience selecting and applyingappropriate projectmanagement methodologies techniques and tools (e.g. waterfall agile hybrid) to achieve project objectives
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or advanced degree in Information Systems or a related field by the date of hire
- Formal training in project management methodologiesdemonstratedthrough a PMP certification or equivalent credential
- Experience using Microsoft Project (Desktop and/orOnline) for project planning scheduling and resource management
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI to develop or interpret project dashboards and reporting
- Experience with AI project strategic planning and usecase implementation including coordinating discovery development deployment and postlaunch activities
- Experience working in a highereducation environment including familiarity with academic or administrative technology needs
Target SalaryRange
$70000 to$80000(Final salary offer will bedeterminedbased on knowledge skills and experience)
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWMs commitment to supporting the success of our team members throughpositive experiences employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life.UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost ofseveral benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive anextensiveleave packageincluding vacation sick leave (with noexpiration) personal holiday andpaid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information.(Compensation figures are for example purposes only.)UWM Benefits to Benefit Youand Your Life
Applications Instructions
Interested applicantsare required toapply online andprovide acover letterand resumeaddressingyour professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application.Applicationsmissingany of therequired documents listedprior to the application deadlinewill bemarked asincompleteand will not beconsidered.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside from acover letter andresume will not bereviewed.
Finalist candidates(s)will be asked toprovide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
Apply electronically by the application deadline date ofApril26 2026.Questions about this position should be directed toAngelee Vangat.
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact or . This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For theUWMAnnual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWMs Dean of Students Office Student Union 345 at for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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