Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
IT PROJECT MANAGER / PROGRAM MGR |
| Position Number |
8102809 |
| Job Category |
University Staff |
| Job Type |
Full-Time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Campus |
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus |
| Department Name |
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
| Location Code |
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
No |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
Position Overview:
The Program Manager will play a crucial role in managing a variety of IT technology transformation implementations and other programs that align with strategic initiatives within our organization. This position will have a significant impact on department-level IT operations and will involve direct influence through cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing mid-sized budgets and contributing to operational tactical planning and the implementation of departmental goals. General Responsibilities:
- Tactical and Operational Planning: Contribute to short-term and long-term IT strategy by offering expertise that supports the organization's business goals and objectives.
- Technical Expertise: Conduct in-depth analyses of performance, systems architecture, and data trends to support decision-making processes. Develop solutions that align with the university's academic, administrative, and research needs.
- Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Assist in evaluating their potential impact on the organization and recommending strategic investments and implementation.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to influence budget allocations for projects and upgrades. Evaluate vendor proposals to ensure cost-effective solutions that meet institutional goals.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure the organization's IT systems comply with relevant regulations and standards, managing risks associated with technology use.
- Collaboration and Communication: Establish and maintain relationships between IT and campus partners to ensure the delivery of quality services.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
- Strategize and Oversee University, enterprise-wide transformation programs and/or applications that would optimize and transform the line of business and/ or internal back-end operation.
- Collaborate with technical, business leaders, vendors, and project management teams to ensure program/project success.
- Develop and manage program schedules, clearly communicating goals and managing expectations to project stakeholders.
- Complete and update the stakeholder registry and analysis to ensure appropriate involvement and visibility.
- Coordinate sessions with a wide range of users from functional areas to review and strategize technology requirements.
- Monitor and report on program status regularly at an executive level to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget.
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams and business leaders.
- Manage and mitigate risks and issues as they arise with strong conflict management practices.
- Own and manage executive-level meetings and planning activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality in program/project management.
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering and two-four years of relevant experience. |
| Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of experience managing large-scale transformation programs/projects in Information Technology
- Proven track record of success with managing multiple simultaneous programs and/or projects with a duration of 9+ months and teams of 6-25 people working in various modalities.
- Industry Certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, CSM, etc.), or willingness to obtain them, are strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to translate technical details into easily understandable verbiage for stakeholders and executive sponsors.
- Knowledge of SDLC processes and best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and teams.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Experience in Higher Education is a plus but not required.
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| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
- Industry Certifications (PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, CSM, etc.), or willingness to obtain them, are strongly preferred.
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| Computer Skills |
Microsoft Office 365
Jira
AzureDevOps
Asana |
| Supervisory Responsibilities |
No |
| Required operation of university owned vehicles |
No |
| Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
No |
| Physical Demands |
None |
| Working Conditions |
Irregular Hours |
| Open Date |
05/14/2025 |
| Close Date |
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| Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$120,000/ann |
| Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate |
$95,000/ann |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| About Loyola University Chicago |
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With
15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a
STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,
click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's
Nondiscrimination Policy. |
| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32891 |
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Loyola University Of Chicago
May 14, 2025