WF250116
Position ID: 193755
About University at
Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at
Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of
approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s
capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
Information
Technology Services (ITS) at the University at Albany seeks applicants for an IT Project Manager – Facilities Projects position. This
position is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of IT-related components within Facilities-led
initiatives, including construction, renovation, and relocation projects.
The IT Project Manager – Facilities Projects plays an
essential role in supporting ITS’s mission of providing reliable, secure, and user-centered technology services by embedding ITS
considerations early and throughout Facilities-driven projects. They serve as a critical liaison between Facilities, ITS, vendors, and
campus stakeholders, ensuring that ITS’s involvement in projects is aligned with timelines, standards, and stakeholder needs. By
coordinating across various ITS functional areas, including networking, field support, audio-visual, communication, research, teaching and
learning, and end-user computing?this role ensures that IT contributions to campus infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and
collaboratively. They contribute to campus-wide technology success by managing logistics, supporting communication, and helping mitigate
project risks that could impact IT service delivery.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ensure ITS service
teams are properly engaged in the project lifecycle. Schedule kickoff meetings with appropriate Service Owners and Facilities Project
Managers, follow up on deliverables, and track task completion in line with project timelines.
- Coordinate ITS involvement in
Facilities-led projects including construction, renovations, decommissioning, and relocations. Ensure project documentation, scopes, and
timelines are maintained and updated. - Act as the central point of contact between Facilities, ITS, vendors, and business
stakeholders to ensure IT-related deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved. - Ensure ITS service teams are properly engaged
in the project lifecycle. Schedule kickoff meetings with appropriate Service Owners, follow up on deliverables, and track task completion in
line with project timelines. - Ensure compliance with ITS architecture and security standards by coordinating with Enterprise
Architecture and governance bodies. - Track and assist with procurement processes, including quote collection, vendor coordination,
order tracking, and delivery confirmation of ITS-related equipment and services on Facilities led projects. - Identify risks, monitor
project issues, and escalate concerns to appropriate ITS leadership for resolution. - Coordinate and manage ITS part of Facilities led
Projects. - Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Functional and Supervisory
Relationships:
- Reports to: Project Portfolio Manager, ITS
- Supervises the following positions: None
- May
supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position) - This position interacts with all ITS and
Facilities Management. Based on projects assigned, may interact with any faculty/staff in any department on campus, and with 3rd party
Vendors.
Job Requirements:
Identify soft skills and competencies needed to be successful in the
position. These are not minimum requirements, nor are they scored on the rubric. They are personal qualities assessed during the
interview.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple project timelines.
- Ability to identify and
escalate risks or blockers effectively. - Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage
several projects concurrently. - Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple and changing
priorities. - Provide scheduled support and consultation outside normal business hours, including occasional evenings, holidays, or
weekends, within reasonable professional obligation and expectation. - Report to campus in-person on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and
as needed. This position is eligible to telecommute on Tuesdays and Thursdays, following a probationary period and with supervisor approval.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university
accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. - Minimum of 3 years of
relevant experience in IT project coordination or Project Management with focus on Facilities/Construction Projects. - Experience
managing project documentation and cross-functional communication. - Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and
equitable relationships within our diverse campus community - Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity,
access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of
relevant experience. - Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2).
- Experience working within higher education
or General Contractor environments.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: IT Project Manager,
SL4, $85,000 – $95,000
Special Notes: This position is an Appendix A title. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If
you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and
distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past
three years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. The University at Albany’s Annual Security Report
is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is
permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her
current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of
employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of
verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
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Application
Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter stating all
the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications - Contact information for three professional
references
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additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).
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application.
A review of applications will start on October 30, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is
filled.
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