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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Senior Project Manager IT plays a critical role in leading and delivering complex IT projects within the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO). This position requires strong technical acumen and proven experience managing all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation across various IT domains such as infrastructure, systems integration, application development, and cybersecurity. The Sr. PM partners closely with IT subject matter experts (SMEs), systems analysts, developers, and external vendors to ensure successful execution of IT-related projects that support organizational goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of IT projects. Ensure scope, schedule, and budget are well-defined and aligned with business and technical requirements. Collaborate closely with IT SMEs, system analysts, architects, and developers to understand technical dependencies, sequence tasks, and translate them into actionable project plans. Build and maintain detailed project schedules that reflect the interdependencies of technical and business tasks. Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed. Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders. Serve as the main point of contact for project communications. Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment. Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) to support project delivery. Guide cross-functional project teams, facilitate meetings, and ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successes, improvement areas, and lessons learned to enhance future delivery. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field. PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant project management certification required. Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience; 5+ years of hands-on experience managing IT projects. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. Solid understanding of IT processes, system development lifecycles, and enterprise technology environments. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent IT projects in a matrixed environment. Recent project management experience with the following types of projects: Project Type: Clinical System Enhancements: Optimizing or implementing electronic health records (EHR), clinical workflows, scheduling tools, and medication documentation within Epic or other platforms. Medical Device & Software Integrations: Integration of third-party clinical devices, smart monitoring systems, and specialty software into existing hospital systems for improved patient care and operational efficiency. Facility & Clinical Expansion: Buildout or expansion of ambulatory centers, operating rooms, or clinical units, including infrastructure planning and technology onboarding. IT Infrastructure & Network Upgrades: Upgrades and refreshes of hardware, networks, voice systems, storage, and security tools to maintain a modern and secure IT environment. Data, Reporting & Compliance Tools: Implementation of analytics platforms, regulatory reporting systems, inventory tracking, and quality/safety tools to support operational and compliance requirements. Preferred Skills Familiarity with infrastructure deployments, software rollouts, system migrations, cloud Infrastructure implementations. Experience with a University Health System and Health Applications projects is a plus. Working knowledge using Smartsheet to track project plans, and all project artifacts Process improvement project knowledge and mindset. Change management skills Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience working with vendors, third-party providers, or consultants in IT project delivery. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A14 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.