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IT Project Manager I

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
Mar 21, 2026
Facilities and Business Operations: The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. Please visit us at: https://fs.ucf.edu/ or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities The Opportunity: UCF IT within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking a motivated and collaborative IT Project Manager I to help drive the university's technology initiatives forward. This role contributes to advancing UCF IT's mission to deliver innovative, enterprise-level technology solutions by supporting the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of high-impact IT projects from initiation through implementation. Working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across the university, the IT Project Manager I ensures projects remain aligned with organizational goals and strategies while maintaining clear communication, strong coordination, and effective execution. This position plays a key role in delivering projects on time, within budget, and at the highest quality, while also supporting strategic planning efforts, AI and automation initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement across UCF IT. Responsibilities: Project Coordination & Execution Manage and support technology projects throughout the entire project lifecycle-from initiation through implementation. Maintain detailed project plans, documentation, milestones, and action items. Track project progress and proactively escalate risks or issues to ensure continuity and ontime delivery. Provide timely and accurate status updates to leadership, project teams, and key stakeholders. Facilitate project meetings, standups, and executive briefings to maintain alignment and momentum. Data, Reporting & Financial Oversight Ensure accuracy and completeness of project-related data to support smooth administrative operations. Analyze and report insights that help identify emerging issues and guide decision-making. Monitor and reconcile project expenses, ensuring budget compliance and supporting financial transparency. AI/Automation & IT Process Improvement Support IT initiatives that leverage AI and automation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and consistency across UCF IT. Assist in identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual workload across systems and units. PMO Standards & Continuous Improvement Help maintain project management tools, templates, and documentation in alignment with PMO standards. Engage in lessons learned and postproject review sessions to support ongoing improvement. Recommend enhancements to project processes, tools, and methodologies. Collaboration & Strategic Alignment Work closely with the Manager of IT Planning and Projects and senior project managers to ensure projects support UCF IT's strategic objectives. Engage with internal and external partners to drive progress on priority initiatives and shared goals. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree; oran equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in project coordination, project support, or related IT or technology roles within structured project environments. Working knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including experience identifying and managing project risks, issues, and dependencies using standard tools, templates, and frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with project management platforms such as Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Planner. Exposure to AI-driven tools that support project management, reporting, or workflow optimization. Experience analyzing project data and developing dashboards, reports, or executive summaries using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting platforms. Experience supporting project budget tracking, expense reconciliation, or financial reporting within IT or operational environments. Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments; foundation-level certification (e.g., CAPM, Certified ScrumMaster, or Agile Fundamentals) preferred. Experience preparing and delivering clear project updates and presentations for leadership or executive stakeholders, and documenting workflows or business processes using flowcharts or process-mapping tools. Understanding of business and operational processes (e.g., contracts, procurement, budgeting, or HR functions) and exposure to enterprise IT environments, infrastructure initiatives, or large-scale system implementations. Special Instructions to the Applicants: Applicants using a degree to meet the minimum qualifications must have it conferred prior to the hire date. The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate for this position is around $65,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety. Applicants must have degree conferred prior to hire date. All applicants mustbe authorized towork for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional IT Project Manager I vacancies in this department. Classification Title: Information Technology Project Manager I Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,you'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow,you'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills,andyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers: Benefitpackages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Educationassistance And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive intoourTotal Rewards Calculator to discover the diverseselectionavailable to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins. Department UCF IT Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $64,518.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 03-28-2026-12-00-AM As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.