Project Manager-Hybrid

Division of Information Technology

Job Description

This will be a
temporary 3 year position, with a possible option for extension into permanent position, based on performance and budget. This is primarily
a remote position, though occasional on-site work may be required. Preference for candidate to live in Missouri.

• Define scope, build
  plans, set timelines, align goals; oversee charter authoring and approval process, facilitate planning meetings and status update meetings,
  align project goals with executive leadership and strategic initiatives at the university.
• Lead teams, assign work, maintain
  communication flow; assign tasks and monitor progress, provide guidance and support to team members, foster collaboration and member
  accountability.
• Manage budgets, allocate resources, track spending where applicable; work with vendor and executive sponsor to
  manage project spending. communicate where necessary risks of project running over budgeted amount.
• Provide updates, manage
  expectations, centralize communication; prepare progress reports for leadership, maintain project plans and documentation for audits and
  future reference, serve as primary contact for stakeholder and vendor communications.
• Identify risks, mitigate issues, remove
  blockers; identify dependent or project-impacting systems and initiatives, escalate resource requests and advocacy, work with project team
  leads and sponsors to remove other barriers to completing project tasks, document where risk remediation was not possible and risk was
  accepted and understood.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, ensure quality; validate deliverable progress against project charter,
  oversee change requests and ensure proper approvals.
• Finalize deliverables, conduct reviews, document lessons; validate
  deliverables have been completed, develop project closure documentation including transfer to operations procedures, conduct lessons learned
  sessions for future reference.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Minimum
Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, information technology, computer science, or a related
area is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer at least four years work experience, managing
enterprise-level projects. Project Management Profession (PMP) is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary
Range: $45,156.80 – $75,000 Commensurate with experience

University Title: Project Manager

Internal applicants can determine
their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information

Visa
Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants
for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University
benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts
for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.