Senior IT Project Manager

UR Ventures

. Manage medium to large assigned IT projects independently from end to end .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $86,900 - $130,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing medium to large IT projects from initiation to completion, utilizing project management methodologies and tools to ensure successful delivery. Strong capabilities in stakeholder communication, risk management, and team leadership are essential.

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Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile Certification (PMI-ACP, DASM, or CSM)ServiceNowJIRAMicrosoft Project

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementTask Requirements GatheringReporting Dashboards DevelopmentProject Scope ManagementQuality Assurance CoordinationUser Acceptance TestingPost-Project Lessons LearnedTimeline ManagementResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCoachingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetClarity PPMMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile Certification (PMI-ACP, DASM, or CSM)

Industry Keywords

HealthcareHigher EducationProject Portfolio ManagementGovernance BodiesStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage medium to large assigned IT projects independently from end to end
Gather task requirements and translate them into project plans with tasks, dependencies, timelines, milestones, resources, and deliverables
Monitor project progress and ensure critical implementation criteria are met
Coordinate with architects, team leads, resource managers, IT leaders, and sponsors on quality assurance, migrations, promotions, user acceptance, training, and support
Facilitate project meetings and maintain agendas, participants, and meeting minutes
Develop and maintain reporting dashboards for senior leadership
Conduct post-project lessons-learned sessions
Identify, track, and manage project risks, mitigation plans, and issues through resolution
Provide status reports to steering committees
Apply appropriate project management methodologies and manage project scope and timelines through governance bodies
Stay current with business and strategic goals, team processes, tools, and architecture
Build and maintain internal departmental relationships
Coach and positively influence project team members to ensure accountability and action
Determine project scope with executive sponsors, key users, and analysts; assign resources and obtain approvals
Present work-related issues to staff and serve on committees and attend meetings as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or Engineering and 5 years of related experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in healthcare or higher education preferred
ServiceNow, JIRA, Smartsheet, Clarity PPM or Project Portfolio Management software experience preferred
Proven ability to manage projects
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Extensive computer literacy, including Microsoft Project, Teams, and PowerPoint preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI within 1 year required
Agile certification (PMI-ACP, DASM, or CSM) upon hire preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Scheduled weekly hours: 40
University commitment to an inclusive and welcoming culture
Opportunities to attend webinars, read case studies and white papers, and participate in professional development activities
Day shift schedule (UR - Day)