Information Technology Project Manager-Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for initiating, leading, planning, implementing, and coordinating activities of a project or multiple projects involving moderately complex consideration of risk and impact on systems, multiple interfaces and interdependencies to other systems. Responsibilities Executes and manages multiple projects and related activities throughout the life of a project. Leads software search activities and procurement activities related to assigned project(s). May lead team members/contractors to achieve project objectives and customer requirements. Manages and controls project activities in accordance with plans and schedules while making adjustments to improve project flow including the negotiation and adjustment of resources. Facilitates project flow by ensuring team members are aware of tasks and expected deliverables while motivating team and building commitment to objectives and tasks. Partners with project sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to develop requests into proposals that can be submitted for prioritization. Develops detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk management plans for moderately complex IT projects and works with a variety of stakeholders to resource the project. Analyze business processes, IT processes, and system functionality to determine gaps and process inefficiencies. Facilitates solutions to close gaps, solve problems, and improve processes while watching for trends in determining root cause. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skilled in facilitating and managing product and software evaluations, RFPs, contracting and procurements.
Sound knowledge, skills and abilities with project management tools and methodologies.
Skilled in multiple systems which include purchased packages, SAAS, complex relational database systems, and web based systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to rapidly isolate and solve computer or application system problems.
Self-motivated and result oriented; takes ownership for deliverables and deadlines while collaboratively keeping team members focused and on tasks.
Extensive knowledge of relevant project management software and all Microsoft Office supporting products.
Strong communication skills and public speaking ability.
Bachelor's Degree degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
Three (3) years experience managing various system projects is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with PeopleSoft ERP systems, and data warehouse systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Executes and manages multiple projects and related activities throughout the life of a project.
Leads software search activities and procurement activities related to assigned project(s).
May lead team members/contractors to achieve project objectives and customer requirements.
Manages and controls project activities in accordance with plans and schedules while making adjustments to improve project flow including the negotiation and adjustment of resources.
Facilitates project flow by ensuring team members are aware of tasks and expected deliverables while motivating team and building commitment to objectives and tasks.
Partners with project sponsors, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to develop requests into proposals that can be submitted for prioritization.
Develops detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and risk management plans for moderately complex IT projects and works with a variety of stakeholders to resource the project.
Analyze business processes, IT processes, and system functionality to determine gaps and process inefficiencies.
Facilitates solutions to close gaps, solve problems, and improve processes while watching for trends in determining root cause.
Performs all other duties as assigned.