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Herzing University · 5 hours ago

IT Project Manager

positionMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$99K/yr - $135K/yr
date5+ years exp

Herzing University is seeking an IT Project Manager responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects that align with the university's strategic goals. The role involves managing all phases of project management and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are met on time and within budget.

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Responsibilities

Plan and manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation and requirements through execution, deployment, and transition to operations
Manage assigned IT projects concurrently, including application implementations, system enhancements, integrations, and process driven technology initiatives
Partner with business, academic, and IT stakeholders to clarify goals, gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment throughout the project
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and dependencies; track progress, risks, issues, and deliverables using standard project management tools
Define project scope and assumptions, proactively manage risks and issues, and control changes to scope, schedule, and cost through established governance processes
Track project budgets and resource utilization; escalate risks or variances as needed
Support implementations involving CRM platforms (including Salesforce), academics centric applications, data integrations, analytics, automation, and emerging technologies as applicable
Support IT projects that incorporate AI‑enabled, automation, or data‑driven capabilities. Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to help coordinate delivery activities, address change management considerations, and ensure solutions are implemented in accordance with established governance, standards, and policies
Coordinate with external vendors and implementation partners, ensuring deliverables align to project expectations and contracts
Provide regular status reports, dashboards, and presentations to project sponsors and IT leadership; support informed decision‑making
Apply Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies appropriately; contribute to improving project delivery standards, templates, and best practices
Serve as a collaborative project leader; may mentor junior project managers or coordinators on tools and practices without formal people‑management responsibility
Report and escalate to management as needed; continually develop leadership skills
Occasional travel may be needed depending on project needs

Qualification

IT Project ManagementAgile methodologiesCRM platformsAI-enabled technologiesProject Management toolsChange managementPMP certificationCSM certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
5–7 years of progressive experience in IT Project Management
Experience managing projects involving enterprise applications, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), system integrations, or data‑driven initiatives
Working knowledge of AI‑enabled technologies and use cases, with experience supporting projects that incorporate automation, analytics, or AI‑assisted capabilities under established governance and standards
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Experience supporting change management and user adoption for technology solutions
Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification

Preferred

Salesforce Certified Administrator certification is a plus

Benefits

Tuition waiver and reimbursement program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement savings plan

Company

Herzing University

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Herzing University provides students with career-oriented classes, flexible scheduling, and supportive faculty and staff.
dateFounded in 1965
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.herzingonline.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Labor
2024-10-08Grant· $2.7M
2023-12-04Grant· $1.8M
2022-01-27Grant· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Jarvis Racine
Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Workforce Development, Government Affairs
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Clay Gillespie
Chief Marketing & Admissions Officer
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