IT Project Manager II

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 200721 - Enterprise Technology

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 II 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 medium, moderately complex, critical and non-critical IT projects requiring knowledge and demonstrated expertise in project management. Oversees, creates, and implements project plans. Provides feedback and mentorship for entry-level OIT project managers.

Additional Department Summary: The IT Project Manager II serves as an Office of Information Technology (OIT) liaison/mentor for OIT operational managers and project teams on best practices for project management on both departmental and enterprise-wide IT projects.

The University of Alabama is embarking on transitioning its on-premises finance and HCM ERP systems to a modern cloud platform. 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 a regular employment at the University.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of IT project management experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of IT project management; OR High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of IT project management.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Experience in higher education. CAPM or PMP certification. Demonstrated formal project management training. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at the 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.

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.