IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

14h

About The Position

Position Summary: Do you have a passion for driving IT modernization? The University of Dayton is seeking a Junior IT Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This role is designed for an emerging project professional who excels in a hybrid Waterfall/Agile environment. You will play a critical role in the modernization of our enterprise platforms and systems, ensuring that development, modernization, and enhancement projects are delivered with precision and alignment to University business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, management, or related technical field
• One or more years of experience as a project coordinator or junior project manager
• Knowledge of traditional (waterfall), Agile, Scrum, and Kanban project management methodologies
• Knowledge of, and experience using, project management software such as Jira, ServiceNow, TeamDynamix, Asana, or similar
• General knowledge of the software development lifecycle and IT Operations
• Strong organization skills with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and to manage competing priorities
• Evidence of strong communication skills - written, oral, interpersonal
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate requirements into user stories
• Ability to facilitate technical solutioning discussions to achieve consensus from business partners and technical experts on design and implementation plans
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and documentation

Nice To Haves

• Professional project management certification from an accredited institution (PMI, Agile, Scrum)
• Business process mapping and optimization experience
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering projects on time and on budget
• Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Execute the end-to-end delivery of small-scale IT projects, ensuring adherence to PMO governance and quality standards.
• Agile Leadership: Serve as a Scrum Master for assigned workstreams, facilitating ceremonies and removing blockers to maintain team velocity.
• Senior PM Support: Assist Senior Project Managers in the execution of large-scale, complex system migrations, with a focus on risk tracking, resource coordination, and status reporting.
• Business Alignment: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to document requirements and ensure technical solutions meet the needs of the business.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous refinement of PMO templates, tools, and methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level