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IT Project Manager

Kansas State University


About This Role

The
Information Technology Project Manager will serve as a thought partner for project teams to implement their plans, overcome challenges, and
optimize performance. This position is responsible for providing project management expertise and guidance to ensure teams successfully
achieve their objectives on-time and within budget. This includes tasks associated with the following:

  • Initiating projects –
    charter development
  • Planning – scope management and schedule development
  • Executing – task management
  • Monitoring –
    risk management and reporting
  • Budget tracking
  • Relationship management
  • Facilitation of meetings throughout the
    project.

    The Project Manager will ensure successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects as assigned by the
    Director of Project Management. In this highly collaborative environment, communication across organizational units within IT, managers, and
    functional administrators is essential in support of project management. The successful candidate should possess a strong desire for
    tackling new challenges daily.
    Worksite Description



    This position is
    On-site.
    What You’ll Need to Succeed

    Minimum Qualifications:


    • Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and six years of relevant experience.

    Preferred
    Qualifications:

    • Masters’ degree from an accredited institution (preferred in computer science, information systems,
      business administration or related field)
    • Two or more years in higher education project management role
    • Demonstrated
      experience in successful project planning
    • Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and presentation skills
    • Experience
      managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
    • Ability to relate to communities of students, staff, and faculty
    • Strong
      analytical and attention to detail skills
    • High level of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to be innovative and creative
    • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborate team environment
    • Excellent oral and written
      communication skills
    • ITIL Foundations, PMP, and Lean 6 Sigma Certifications desired
    • Demonstrated understanding of one or
      more of the following enterprise IT domains, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders:
      • Identity and Access Management (e.g., authentication, authorization, role-based access, lifecycle management)
      • Cloud
        infrastructure and services (e.g., IaaS/PaaS/SaaS models, cloud security, integrations)
      • Information security and risk management
        (e.g., data classification, security controls, compliance requirements)


    Sponsorship
    eligibility:



    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without
    sponsorship
    How to Apply

    Please submit the following documents:


    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    • Three Professional References

    Application Window

    Applications close on:
    6/30/26
    Anticipated Hiring Pay Range



    $61,591-$98,555


    To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/it-project-manager-manhattan-kansas-united-states-377d7c8f-b667-4694-901
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