Information Technology Project Manager I

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202600358S

Title Information Technology Project Manager I

FLSA status Exempt

Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 18. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category Professional

Department Business Technology Solutions

Division Information Technology

Open Date 11/11/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. Three years of experience in project management or related discipline. PMP certification or active pursuit of certification is strongly desirable. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position Performs professional work managing defined technology projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and stakeholder commitments in support of the Division of Information Technology.

Primary Responsibilities Manages assigned technology projects through the full project lifecycle, developing and maintaining project charters, schedules, status reports, risk logs, and issue trackers in alignment with divisional delivery standards. Facilitates project kickoffs, working sessions, and status meetings, keeping project teams focused and stakeholders appropriately informed. Identifies, documents, and escalates project risks, issues, scope changes, and resource constraints to the Director of Project Delivery. Coordinates project activities across solution engineering, UX, content, integration, and operations staff, maintaining clear accountability for deliverables and milestones. Manages stakeholder communication, ensuring project updates are accurate, timely, and appropriately tailored to audience. Coordinates production transition planning with the Operations Arm, ensuring handoff documentation and support readiness are completed prior to closure. Maintains project records within TeamDynamix or other designated platforms. Pursues PMP certification and professional development in project delivery methodologies. Ensures compliance with applicable institutional policies and divisional directives. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications Requires working knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and practices. Requires strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risks, issues, documentation, and status reporting and coordinate multiple activities and priorities within established timelines. Requires the ability to facilitate project meetings, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and coordinate the work of cross-functional contributors without direct supervisory authority. Must be able to identify project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes and escalate matters appropriately. Requires sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities. Requires proficiency with project management, collaboration, and standard office tools relevant to the position.

Full Time Part Time Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49223

EEO Statement

EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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