IT Project Manager III

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The Opportunity:

UCF IT is seeking an IT Project Manager III to lead and manage complex, high-visibility technology initiatives from initiation through delivery and closure. This role will oversee multiple concurrent projects, often spanning business units, and serve as the senior liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership. Additionally, the position will support PMO development by mentoring project managers and driving process maturity.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and work breakdown structures.

• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

• Facilitate collaboration across teams, including architecture, development, QA, operations, network, and security.

• Engage senior stakeholders (business, IT, vendors) to manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment.

• Oversee vendor and third-party relationships, including contracts, deliverables, and SLAs.

• Ensure compliance with PMO standards, templates, and tools for all documentation (charters, requirements, test plans, deployment plans, lessons learned).

• Lead full project life cycle for complex IT programs (software, infrastructure, integrations, cloud migration, enterprise systems).

• Track project performance (KPIs, milestones, budgets) and prepare status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

• Manage change control and governance, including scope changes and approvals.

• Mentor junior and mid-level project managers, promote best practices, and foster continuous improvement.

• Contribute to strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, and capacity planning initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 6+ years in complex project/program management.

• Proven track record managing large, complex IT projects or programs with multimillion-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams.

• Strong technical literacy across infrastructure, software, networks, cloud, and integrations; able to engage in technical discussions and decisions.

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid), tools, and governance frameworks.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• PMP or equivalent certification (Prince2, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM) preferred.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts.

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Strategic mindset with ability to align projects to organizational goals.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and drive projects under uncertainty.

• Decisiveness and confidence in making critical decisions under pressure.

• Resourcefulness and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy and negotiation ability.

• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Continuous improvement mindset and dedication to best practices.

Additional Application Materials Required:

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.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $ 110,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

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

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Position requires a valid class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As 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 13 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.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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