Sr. IT Project Manager at Universal Technical Institute

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Documentation, MS Office, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Team Coordination, Process Improvement, Time Management, Technical Knowledge, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Creativity

Industry

Education Management

Description

Overview The Sr. IT Project Manager oversees the success of assigned projects by managing all stages from initiation to completion. They are a highly organized people and process leader with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. They prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the team and projects. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals of the team. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically will manage two to three medium to large projects at any one time. Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 What We Offer: Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment Responsibilities Lead project management functions for IT teams to deliver highly scalable and flexible solutions to support growth and diversification strategies. Plan and manage multiple complex technical projects to ensure on-time delivery of products Facilitate kick off meetings, project planning, and solutioning meetings Determine and define project scope and objectives Develop and maintain project plans and project documentation to drive efficiency Drive on-time delivery of project including business case, requirements, project planning, testing, and implementation. Identify and resolve issues that may negatively impact a project or project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and product quality. Define and monitor key project metrics and prepares status reports and dashboards to keep stakeholders informed. Continuously evaluates project risks and implements risk mitigation plans and strategies. Coordinates activities and deliverables across multiple teams including IT, business, and external vendor service providers. Leads efforts to continually improve project delivery processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in information systems management, computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience with demonstrated ability required Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus Minimum five (5) plus years’ experience working as a Project Manager or in a project leadership role required. Project Management experience within Information Technology, Software Development, or other Technical Engineering industry strongly preferred Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, FERPA, GLBA, DoE Blue Book, Accreditation Standards, etc.) preferred Skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and adapt smoothly to rapidly shifting work priorities and schedules. Competent in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work Innovative, agile learner with a desire for continual process improvements Strong verbal and written communication skills Adept at applying disparate elements of information to understand complex problems Organization and attention to detail skills. Perform work independently with little or no direct supervision Demonstrates flexibility and ability to proactively seek new solutions; seek new opportunities for optimized team and platform performance Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Project, Azure DevOps, and Teams strongly preferred Abilities Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. Will require less than 5% overnight travel Work Environment Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment. Regular business hours; occasional extended hours required This position is designated as Fully Remote

Responsibilities

The Sr. IT Project Manager leads project management functions for IT teams, ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions. They are responsible for planning, managing, and driving on-time delivery of multiple complex technical projects.