IT Project Manager I

Winston-Salem State University - Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Winston-Salem, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager I is responsible for managing and providing project management training for university cross-institutional initiatives and executive-level projects. This role combines managerial responsibilities with hands-on project management and training expertise, focusing on the business impact of projects while fostering strategic planning and coordination of information technology projects. The position ensures quality assurance and compliance with university strategic plans and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide project management training for university initiatives and executive-level projects.
• Identify, understand, and manage the business impact of projects.
• Foster strategic planning and coordination of information technology projects.
• Provide leadership in project portfolio management and IT governance protocols.
• Develop and coordinate performance metrics, measurement dashboards, and assessment structures.
• Ensure compliance with the university's strategic plan and relevant standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from a 4-year institution with a degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related degree with 0-2 years of experience in IT project management.
• Understanding of leading the development of comprehensive enterprise projects collaboratively with IT and university partners.
• Experience in developing, tracking, analyzing, and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and work collaboratively with business owners.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree with 3-5 years of higher education experience working with faculty, staff, and students.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related project or quality improvement certifications.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Permanent full-time position with a normal work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.