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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Working Title | IT Project Manager (Lincoln, Omaha or Kearney, NE) |
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| Department | University of Nebraska System |
| Requisition Number | S_241214 |
| Posting Open Date | 12/19/2024 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 01/14/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | This highly collaborative IT Project Manager role leads and manages technology projects across the University of Nebraska with a high degree of accountability. An excellent listener, great communicator, and highly-adaptive individual, this role will excel in fostering strong relationships across departments, understanding diverse needs, and ensuring successful project outcomes that align with broader institutional goals. This position is responsible for coordinating stakeholders, technical teams and ITS managers to ensure successful, timely and complete implementation of ITS projects. This may include initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, organizing and scheduling tasks to fit into overall project management plans. Position will also communicate effectively with project team and project stakeholders. Position works as part of the IT Strategy Team, who plays a key role in helping to shape and manage the overall IT change management practices across NU ITS and with key partners at NU. This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity. Please note: H1-B Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. #LI-DNI |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Three years experience in IT or project management preferably within an academic or higher education setting. Experience leading significant projects or change management initiatives Understanding of project management methodologies and project management tools and software Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and/or additional coursework in Project Management preferred. Experience in a higher education or academic environment Project management certification (e.g. PMI or PMP certification or equivalent) The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to managing, supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university. |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $78,800/yr minimum |
| How to Apply | THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. To apply, interested applicants should go to University of Nebraska System’s employment website: https://careers.nebraska.edu/ or Click here to apply: https://careers.nebraska.edu/postings/2538 |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu Direct questions about the on-line application process to: 402-472-3701 |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Any Campus |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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