IT Project Manager II

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* 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 stakeholders, including 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.
* Contribute to long-term strategic planning and alignment of project portfolios with organizational priorities.
* Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s 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 .
* Professional certification in project management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI.
* Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 5+ years of progressively responsible experience leading complex IT or enterprise-level initiatives, serving in a dual role encompassing project management, business analysis, and/or technical functions.
* Proven experience resolving disagreements among peers and stakeholders using data-driven analysis, structured dialogue, and persuasive communication.
* Executive level communication skills with the capability to clearly articulate positions, defend recommendations, and respond constructively to feedback and pushback.
* 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, JIRA, Azure Dev Ops, 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 $85,000 to $94,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Information Technology Project Manager IIAs 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, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 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, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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