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UCF IT :

UCF IT is the central information technology organization at the University of Central Florida providing technology services and support to faculty staff and students. Reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer UCF IT comprises several key departments including Infrastructure & Operations Telecommunications Enterprise Application Development Information Security Instructional Resources and Client Services. UCF IT collaborates with university stakeholders through governance frameworks and advisory committees to ensure alignment with UCFs strategic goals. With a focus on innovation security and excellent service delivery UCF IT supports the universitys mission of teaching learning research and community engagement.

The Opportunity :

The University IT Department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking an IT Project Manager II to lead and manage a variety of complex enterprise technology projects from initiation through implementation. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams maintaining project documentation mitigating risks and ensuring deliverables are completed on time within budget and aligned with institutional goals. The IT Project Manager II also plays a key role in strategic planning and daily operations of the Project Management Office (PMO).

Responsibilities :

Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver defined project scopes within established timelines and budgets.

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans schedules and work breakdown structures.

Assemble and guide project teams by assigning responsibilities and securing necessary resources.

Ensure accurate timely and thorough documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.

Serve as the primary liaison among stakeholdersincluding senior leadership business units and technical teams.

Present project updates risk assessments and status reports to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Identify assess and mitigate project risks; escalate issues as needed to ensure project success.

Monitor project budgets and capital procurement to ensure alignment with funding and compliance requirements.

Manage vendor relationships and oversee contract deliverables in coordination with procurement and legal teams.

Support the daily operations and continuous improvement of the PMO.

Contribute to long-term strategic planning and alignment of project portfolios with organizational priorities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications :

Professional certification in project management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI.

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Project Management Business Administration or a related field.

5 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex IT or enterprise-level projects.

Prior project management and leadership experience using persuasion and influence skills particularly in a non-direct reporting structure.

Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder engagement in a technical or enterprise environment.

Proven ability to develop and manage project documentation budgets schedules and risk mitigation plans.

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar platforms.

Experience working in higher education healthcare or other large decentralized organizational environments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75809 to $88000. 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.

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

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

Flexible work environment

And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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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 IT Information Security Office

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

75809.00 to Negotiable

Job 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 .

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Required Experience :

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

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 75809 - 88000