"IT PROJECT MANAGER II/III"

IT PROJECT MANAGER II/III

Position Number: S-3784

Position Summary:

As a member of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), this position performs various levels of coordination and management of information technology (IT) projects and portfolios throughout the project management lifecycle. As this position progresses through the levels, direct responsibilities and independent work increase. These include independently developing project plans and providing recommendations, leading cross-functional teams, and becoming a subject matter expert in project management, IT business practices, and applicable standards. At the direction of the Deputy CIO, this position may assist with or facilitate OCIO capabilities including IT strategy, governance, project and portfolio management, financial stewardship, performance measurement, organizational change management, strategic supplier management, workforce management, marketing and communications, knowledge management, and event management.

Required Qualifications:

• Project Manager I
  Bachelors degree (IT or project management preferred) or equivalent experience
  1+ year of project administration experience
  Skills in requirements gathering, planning, organizing, and executing small to medium projects
  Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Project Manager II
  Meets all requirements of Level I
  3-5 years of IT project administration experience
  Experience with RFQ/RFP development and Agile methodologies
  Knowledge of PMI standards
  Ability to lead medium to large projects
• Project Manager III
  Meets all requirements of Level II
  5-9 years of IT project administration experience
  Proven business analysis and process optimization in complex environments
  Ability to lead large, high-complexity programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education IT
• PMP certification or progress toward certification
• Prosci certification or progress towards certification
• Knowledge of BABOK Guide and Agile methodologies
• Training/certification in Agile approaches
• Experience in modeling notation and flowcharting
• High-level client service skills
• Direct experience with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project Manager I
  Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements
  Generate/distribute reports and maintain project documentation
  Coordinate team workflow and ensure deadlines are met
  Communicate with stakeholders and document requirements
  Monitor budgets and implement cost-saving measures
  Lead project planning, tracking, and change management
  Assist with testing and ensure requirements traceability
  Promote teamwork and apply lessons learned
• Project Manager II
  All duties of Level I, plus:
  Manage multiple, more complex projects
  Support business objectives and strategic direction
  Collaborate with business partners and document requirements
  Provide thought leadership on tools and processes
• Project Manager III
  All duties of Level II, plus:
  Lead large, high-complexity programs
  Mentor and direct other project managers
  Drive process improvements and manage cross-unit programs
  Assist with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties
  Oversee vendor contracts and negotiations

Supervision Exercised: None.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,000

Division: President

Department: Office of - OIT, Chief Information Officer

Position Status: Regular

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.00

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (Occasional Evenings and Weekends)

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI/Hybrid

Open Until Filled: Yes

Message to Applicants:

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before February, 2nd, 2026.