IT Project Manager II

IT Project Manager II - 530670

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Information Systems/Technology Support

Closing at: Sep 30 2026 - 22:55 CDT

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

Department/Organization: 500001 - VP Finance and Operations

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 University of Alabama is embarking to transition its on-premises finance and HCM ERP systems to a modern cloud platform. This role acts as a liaison and mentor to operational managers and project teams, promoting best practices in project management across both departmental and enterprise-level IT initiatives. It involves managing IT projects that require demonstrated expertise in project management, as well as overseeing, planning, and executing comprehensive project plans. 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 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: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education. CAPM or PMP certification. Demonstrated formal project management training.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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