University of Maine at Fort Kent
IT Project Manager
University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, Maine, us, 04473
The University of Maine System is accepting applications for an IT Project Manager. This is professional services work in overseeing medium- to high-risk information technology projects. Work involves overseeing projects to completion and entails coordinating and supervising the work of internal and external team members. Responsibilities encompass all stages of the project management life cycle, including assembling and directing the project team, developing the project plan and schedule, managing project resources, and ensuring overall project success.
University of Maine System (UMS) IT supports Fully Remote/Work-From-Home employees and is not dependent upon a specific physical location. Office space on a University of Maine System campus can also be provided if desired. At this time, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.
Salary:
The normal hiring range is $68,000 to $72,558, and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
Benefits:
The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our
Benefits Information Summary
to learn more.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with evenings and weekends as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Knowledge of the various types of contracts, techniques for procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and tools.
Knowledge of methods and tools used for risk assessment and risk mitigation.
Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning or managing the implementation, update, or integration of information systems components.
Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting cost, work, and contractor performance.
Ability to organize work set priorities and determine resource requirements.
Ability to establish and achieve short and long-term goals and strategies.
Ability to coordinate with other organizations to accomplish goals, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to develop and instill project management best practices throughout the community.
Ability to effectively lead, inspire, and guide others toward goal accomplishment.
Ability to identify problems, determine the accuracy and relevance of information, and apply sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including expression of facts and ideas, interpretation of information, and the ability to make clear and convincing presentations.
Ability to scope projects, interact with people at all levels and across the entire organization, and hold others accountable for deliverables.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and three years of recent experience supporting project management activities, including working on an information technology implementation.
Experience implementing enterprise-level cloud projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire, and guide others toward goal accomplishment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships and identify problems.
Ability to determine the accuracy and relevance of information.
Ability to apply sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of project management tools.
Preferred:
Experience in application implementation in a higher education or comparable environment.
Experience implementing enterprise-level cloud projects.
PMP certification or demonstrated progress towards PMP certification.
HOW TO APPLYMaterials must be submitted via "Apply Now." You will need to complete an application and upload the following:
A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for Preconstruction or Construction and location.
A resume/curriculum vitae
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by October 23, 2024.
Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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University of Maine System (UMS) IT supports Fully Remote/Work-From-Home employees and is not dependent upon a specific physical location. Office space on a University of Maine System campus can also be provided if desired. At this time, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.
Salary:
The normal hiring range is $68,000 to $72,558, and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
Benefits:
The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our
Benefits Information Summary
to learn more.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with evenings and weekends as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Knowledge of the various types of contracts, techniques for procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and tools.
Knowledge of methods and tools used for risk assessment and risk mitigation.
Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning or managing the implementation, update, or integration of information systems components.
Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and manage projects and resources including monitoring and inspecting cost, work, and contractor performance.
Ability to organize work set priorities and determine resource requirements.
Ability to establish and achieve short and long-term goals and strategies.
Ability to coordinate with other organizations to accomplish goals, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to develop and instill project management best practices throughout the community.
Ability to effectively lead, inspire, and guide others toward goal accomplishment.
Ability to identify problems, determine the accuracy and relevance of information, and apply sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including expression of facts and ideas, interpretation of information, and the ability to make clear and convincing presentations.
Ability to scope projects, interact with people at all levels and across the entire organization, and hold others accountable for deliverables.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and three years of recent experience supporting project management activities, including working on an information technology implementation.
Experience implementing enterprise-level cloud projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire, and guide others toward goal accomplishment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships and identify problems.
Ability to determine the accuracy and relevance of information.
Ability to apply sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of project management tools.
Preferred:
Experience in application implementation in a higher education or comparable environment.
Experience implementing enterprise-level cloud projects.
PMP certification or demonstrated progress towards PMP certification.
HOW TO APPLYMaterials must be submitted via "Apply Now." You will need to complete an application and upload the following:
A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for Preconstruction or Construction and location.
A resume/curriculum vitae
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by October 23, 2024.
Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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