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# Manager, IT Project

- **Company:** University of Houston
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Information Technology, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/manager-it-project-houston-tx--a58f3981-7a77-433b-8a34-b2aa5e86355e

## About the Role

Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Project/Program Management, Technical Support, Project Execution, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, * Bachelor''s degree in business administration or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience in managing multiple simple to complex IT projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 * Knowledge of project management lifecycle.
 * Ability to communicate fluently and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
 * Knowledge of various methods for eliciting and documenting requirements.
 * Ability to manage differing perspectives among use groups, negotiate resolutions, and prioritize completing needs.
 * Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
 * Ability to identify issues and problems, and communicate complex information clearly, concisely, manage complex issues and facilitate resolution.
 * Ability to address faculty, staff, and student concerns with a service-oriented approach.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data visualization tools, including Microsoft Power BI, MS Project and MS Visio.
 * Ability to influence, develop and lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve established objectives.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

## Description

Under general supervision, provides project leadership and support for information technology project teams - from project initiation through completion. Assignments are typically small projects or components of mid- to large scale projects related to implementation of new or revised information management systems. Project teams are comprised of technical experts, functional area subject matter experts and project managers.

Duties:

 * Leads or participates, depending on project size, in defining project goals, objectives, scope and estimates for schedules, resources and costs.
 * Supports project execution through ongoing coordination of planning, task assignments, performance reporting, change management, risk management and issue resolution.
 * Coordinates communications among project teams, customers and appropriate levels of management.
 * Prepares project schedules, timelines; monitor project and technical team''s progress to ensure stakeholders remain engaged where appropriate.
 * Works in conjunction with functional sponsors, technical subject matter experts, and/or business analysts to gather project requirements.
 * Prepares and deliver project status reports and presentations using approved enterprise reporting tools.
 * May provide input to the formulating and managing project budgets.
 * Participates in the acquisition process for project-related goods and contracted services and perform additional duties as assigned.