IT Project Manager and Business Analyst I

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $72,265/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The IT Project Manager & Business Analyst I leads IT related projects within the university, ensuring that the right resources are assigned, and that the projects are
completed within budget and scope.

DUTIES 

• Oversees projects, ensuring that each project reaches its end objective
• Determines the scope of projects and identifies the tasks to be completed
• Drafts detailed project plans, including timelines; shares project plans with all relevant personnel
• Communicates as necessary with stakeholders, management, and team; providing project updates and progress as required
• Coordinates the hardware and software implementation, installation, deployment, and configuration of new equipment and/or technology for faculty, staff, and computing labs
• Coordinates university technology equipment purchases including, but not limited to, computers, laptops, printers, scanners, and mobile devices for faculty, staff, and students
• Ensures that any risks that could potentially affect a project's timeline or scope of work are identified, documented, and mitigated, if possible

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports: 

• None 

Delegation of Work: 

• N/A

Supervision Given: 

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of IT project workflows and project management processes

Skills: 

• Good technical skills, strong multitasking, and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills 

Abilities: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location: 

• Works in an office environment 

Physical Demands: 

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education: 

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience 

License/Certification: 

• None required 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• A degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred 
• Experience in project management is preferred 

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.