Technical Project Manager

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Join the forefront of secure research enablement at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), where mission-driven technology supports national defense, advanced research, and real-world impact. The Research Institute Technology Office (RITO) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our team. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding with disciplined project management practices and clear communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of professional experience in IT, business systems, or technical project management.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, or hybrid SDLC frameworks.
• Two years of project coordination or project management experience, preferably within enterprise IT or business systems implementations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 toolset, including advanced use of Excel (data analysis, reporting), PowerPoint (executive briefings), and Word (technical documentation).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project portfolio management (PPM) tools for schedule development, dependency tracking, and resource planning.
• Experience developing technical documentation, implementation plans, and executive-level briefings aligned to program objectives.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex dependencies, risks, and change control processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners.
• Proven experience collaborating within cross-functional teams (e.g., infrastructure, cybersecurity, finance, HR, procurement).
• Ability to operate independently in a controlled, compliance-driven environment, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of professional experience in IT, business systems, or technical project management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting ERP, HRIS, or procurement system implementations, including platforms such as ADP, Deltek Costpoint, or JAGGAER, with direct involvement in requirements gathering, testing (UAT), and deployment activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional technical workstreams (infrastructure, cybersecurity, finance, HR) within a structured project framework, including tracking dependencies, risks, and deliverables using standard PM tools and processes.
• Working knowledge of system integrations and data flows between enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP ↔ HRIS ↔ procurement), including exposure to APIs, SFTP-based transfers, or middleware, with the ability to support troubleshooting and validation efforts.
• Ability to operate at a program level, driving governance, risk management, and executive communication, including development of roadmaps, stakeholder alignment, decision briefings, and oversight of multiple concurrent workstreams across business and technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for IT initiatives, including software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integrations
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage issue resolution and escalation processes
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and third-party partners
• Monitor project progress and performance using appropriate tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and quality standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level