IT Project Manager II

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Closing Date:

11/05/2025

Type of Position:

IT Management and Business Services

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Project Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The IT Project Managers work closely with IT leaders and key stakeholders in managing the project lifecycle, managing resources, and executing projects within Information Technology Services and managing stakeholder and business unit relationships throughout the University. We seek candidates who will lead the advancement and maturity of project management practices and provide mentorship and consultation to the campus community to advocate and advance the project management skillsets.

The IT Project Manager II role will be responsible for leading medium to large projects for the IT project management office and managing them within the enterprise project management tool; working cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and technical teams to: ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented; developing and revising project plans that incorporate all stakeholder SLA's; identifying and driving project related issues to a resolution; ensuring project tasks are completed according to established timelines, adjusted when needed, and delivered in a quality manner; coordinating with and managing vendor deliverables; lead status meetings and report on all aspects of projects throughout the project lifecycle; provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams by applying established methodologies in project management, process improvement, and cost analysis.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in management, business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least two years of experience successfully managing enterprise-level IT projects
• Familiar with Business Analysis and/or Change Management as evidenced by application materials
• Familiar with Agile (Scrum and Kanban), Iterative, and waterfall project management processes as evidenced by application materials
• Demonstrable experience creating and maintaining project documentation including, but not limited to schedules, work breakdown structures, issues and risks assessments, budget reporting, follow-up reports, team communications, and overall project reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, ScrumMaster, Business Analysis, Change Management, or similar certification
• Experience with principles and practices of quality assurance and risk management
• Effective process improvement experience
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 certification(s)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and skills communicating proactively with team members and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work in an environment where processes are being defined and contribute to overall development and improvement of project management processes
• Ability to perform with strong attention to detail

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$61,735 - Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist,

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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