IT Project Management Specialist
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

UITS UNIVERSITY ADMIN TECHNOLO (UA-CTUA-IUBLA)

Department Information

At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

IU Athletics Bloomington is a department of over 300 full time staff and 700 student athletes. Our department programs committed to integrity, fairness, and competitiveness that enhance student life and that contribute in an effective and meaningful manner to the achievement of the broader goals of the University. he Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recognizes the strength, value, and importance of creating and cultivating a permanent equitable environment where all our student-athletes, coaches, and staff feel valued, respected and empowered. We appreciate that every individual's unique experiences strengthen our department collectively. We embrace and welcome different races, cultures, ethnicities, genders, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. And we will not only nurture this atmosphere in our department but will work to promote similar attitudes and environments in our campus and local communities.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading and managing networking and IT projects within IU Athletics with a dashed-line report to UITS Networks team. This role involves working closely with the IT team, Athletics Facilities, Radio/TV, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure that projects are completed on time, with budget approval, and meet the required quality standards.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing project plans, managing resources, and communicating project status updates to stakeholders.
• This position will have game day support duties and will
• Serves as the main point of contact for football and women's basketball in the fall, and baseball and softball in the spring.
• Ensures we are ready to sell and scan tickets, host press, assists with stats and scoring set-up, and other issues as they arise.
• This position is a dashed report to UITS Networking but will primarily be in support of the Athletics campus.
• Other duties within Networks which may involve extensive training and partnership in order to be effective.
• May be called upon to assist Networks with issues at other campus locations in the event of broader network issues.
• Manages and documents the existing Athletics networks.
• Plans, executes, and manages networking projects from initiation to completion.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues.
• Coordinates with vendors and external partners to ensure project delivery.
• Monitors and reports on project progress to stakeholders.
• Manages project documentation and ensure that all project deliverables are met.
• Provides leadership and guidance to project team members.
• Works with vendors and Athletics and IU facilities to support/install various pieces of sports tech.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of IT project(s), often involving university staff from different teams and external partners on interrelated project tasks.
• Designs, creates, executes, and manages project work plans and work-flow documents; establishes project timelines and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manages budget and monitors progress of projects to ensure that quality and cost constraints are met.
• Responsible for reporting and documenting project milestones to share with leaders, stakeholders, and/or project partners.
• Researches and stays up-to-date with IT project management best practices, approaches, and trends.
• May provide guidance and lead IT project support staff and/or hourly staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years technical project/program support or related experience

Preferred

• 2 years building or deploying networks within an enterprise system
• 2 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on networking

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of networking principles and technologies
• Knowledge of IU networks
• Familiarity with SCCM
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11 and or Windows Server environments
• Familiarity with MacOS

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. Tracking down network connections can sometimes involve moving through cramped interior spaces. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Given the nature of Athletics, there are periods during the year where more than 40 hours per week may be required. However, we strive to balance those periods by allowing for flexible work times. Maintaining separation between work and home life is important to the IT department so that you do not feel like you are on-call 24/7.

Work Location

While work from home may be an option on occasion, this is primarily an on-site position.

Your office will be in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: IT Project Management

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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