The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
$85,000 - $95,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services

The Information Technology Services (ITS) department at the University of Virginia (UVA) provides the foundational technology, applications, services, and infrastructure that enable the University's teaching, research, and administrative functions. The IT Project Management Office (IT PMO) provides Program and Project Management, and Business Analyst support for the CIO Project Portfolio and is currently seeking a Project Manager.

  • Collaborate with project sponsors to define objectives, scope, and deliverables for assigned projects.
  • Develop charters, plans and detailed schedules in alignment with the IT Project Management Framework.
  • Successfully drive cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions (e.g., enterprise applications, information security, university infrastructure) on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality.
  • Within the ITS Project Framework, apply waterfall, hybrid, or agile methodologies as appropriate.
  • Ensure that all deliverables adhere to established quality, accessibility, and compliance standards.
  • Establish realistic project schedules and set schedule baselines that accurately incorporate scope, resource availability, and risk factors.
  • Ensure each task has clearly defined ownership, deadlines, and dependencies.
  • Monitor progress consistently, address deviations promptly, and apply corrective measures to maintain alignment with the timeline.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate risks, manage issues, and document decisions and actions to ensure projects continue as planned.
  • Oversee structured change control processes, incorporating stakeholder input and maintaining institutional compliance.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, when required.
  • Track expenditures, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
  • Monitor and analyze spending trends, identify variances and implement corrective actions to stay within budget.
  • Using standardized formats, produce timely, transparent and accurate reporting of project status and project health to relevant stakeholders.
  • Work consultatively to help put in place the necessary people, processes, and tools while coaching team members as needed, to optimize the efficiency of the team.
  • Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • Experience: Three years relevant experience, including foundational knowledge of PMI-based project management (e.g., PMBOK 7th Ed. Principles, Domains, Models, Methods).
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring and team building.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with and presenting to stakeholders at all levels including the executive level.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
  • PMI PMP or equivalent
  • ITIL Foundations
  • Agile/Scrum Certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO)
  • Prosci Change Management
  • 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year
  • Parental and Community Service Leave
  • Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
  • Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
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