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IT Project Manager I - 528122
Job no: 528122
Position type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Division/Equivalent: Finance and Operations
School/Unit: F&O - VP Office
Department/Office: 500001 - VP Finance and Operations
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 500001 - VP Finance and Operations
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The IT Project Manager I serves as a facilitator for projects led by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and provides guidance to IT operational managers and project teams across campus. Focuses on best practices for project management on both departmental and enterprise-wide IT projects. Manages smaller, less complex, critical and non-critical IT projects requiring knowledge in project management. Oversees, creates, and implements project plans.
Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama is embarking to transition its on-premises finance and HCM ERP systems to a modern cloud platform. This position will serve as a liaison to the project team, providing guidance on best practices for project management across both departmental and enterprise-wide IT initiatives. This position is time-limited to the duration of the project due to additional department staffing needs while engaged in this project, but could lead to regular employment at the University.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of IT experience; OR High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of IT experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Experience with a project management process.
Preferred Qualifications: IT project management experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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