IT Project Manager III (ETE)

The University of Arizona's Information Technology Services (UITS) invites you to apply to the role of IT Project Manager III.

University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizona’s central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students, faculty, researchers, staff, and campus partners. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement, UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.

The project manager will lead cross functional projects in University Information Technology Services (UITS) division. The project manager is the single point of contact who oversees all aspects of the development and implementation of projects including detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, project deliverables and status reports.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• Develops and executes comprehensive project plans for multiple complex IT projects to establish clear objectives, milestones, and strategic resource requirements for the organization.

• Mitigates project risks and issues by implementing innovative risk management strategies and solutions to maintain project timelines and deliverables.

• Manages project documentation, including schedules, status reports, and decision logs using standardized methodologies and tools to provide transparency and consistency for stakeholders.

• Manages stakeholder expectations and collaborates with organization leads to ensure project expectations are communicated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead, motivate, and assign tasks to team members, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Strong verbal and written skills for negotiating with stakeholders, reporting progress, and management expectations.

• Ability to manage project schedules and set milestones to ensure on-time delivery.

• Ability to proactively identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and solving issues to keep projects on track.

• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Jira, Smartsheets) and industry-specific methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Experience in Higher Education.
• Experience leading Network Operations projects focused on network equipment replacement.
• Experience leading CyberSecurity Operations projects focused on creating and implementing cybersecurity standards governance plan.
• Experience leading IT projects across multiple disciplines including networking, support and system analyst teams.

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

The grade range for this position is $86,870 – $138,993. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.

The application window is anticipated to close May 22, 2026.