Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. High Trail is partnering with an unnamed higher education client seeking an IT Project Manager to coordinate technology projects across academic and administrative departments. The role supports software implementations, system upgrades, and business process improvements, coordinating stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, schedules, and project communications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate project schedules, tasks, budgets, and deadlines
- Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project goals
- Partner with technical teams and vendors to keep projects moving
- Track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates
- Maintain project documentation and support testing, training, and implementation
- Help teams improve processes and resolve project issues
Skills
- 1–3 years of relevant experience
- 1–3 years of experience in IT project management or project coordination
- Basic understanding of project management methods, including traditional and Agile/Scrum approaches
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with technical and nontechnical teams
- Familiarity with software implementations, IT systems, or business process improvement
- Ability to learn new systems and business processes quickly
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in higher education
- Relevant project management or Scrum certification
Benefits
- Remote opportunities available, with on-site availability as needed.
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