IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

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Internal Title IT Project Manager Position Type Classified Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty Pay Band GEN10 Level Department IT Project Management Office Job Purpose

Coordinates and supports the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of enterprise information technology and campus infrastructure projects across the College of Charleston. Works with project sponsors, business stakeholders, IT subject matter experts, Facilities Management, and vendors to move assigned technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.

Responsibilities span enterprise applications, systems and services, infrastructure modernization, and technology components of capital construction and renovation projects.

Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, deliverables, documentation, and action items; facilitates collaboration across teams; identifies risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; and escalates issues requiring technical or leadership decisions.

Supports foundational business analysis activities, including requirements gathering, current-state process review, and project discovery, as assigned. Works within established PMO practices under the direction of the PMO Director; technical design and solution approval remain with designated subject matter experts and decision makers.

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience coordinating or supporting projects, preferably involving information technology, infrastructure, construction, and/or business processes. A bachelor's degree in a related area may substitute for the required work experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience are encouraged to apply. Experience in higher education or a complex, multi-stakeholder environment is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including scheduling, project documentation, issue/risk tracking, stakeholder communication, and project lifecycle practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple work assignments, follow up on dependencies, and communicate schedule or scope impacts to appropriate stakeholders.
• General familiarity with both enterprise IT environments (including business applications, integrations, data services, and cloud solutions) and infrastructure domains (including network connectivity, structured cabling, telecommunications, audiovisual systems, and capital construction dependencies); specialist engineering or application development expertise is not required.
• Ability to work effectively with technical SMEs, Facilities Management, business stakeholders, procurement staff, and vendors without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, summarize decisions and action items, prepare clear status reports, and elevate unresolved roadblocks in a timely manner.
• Basic ability to elicit and document business requirements, summarize current-state processes, support process improvement, and help prepare business cases, acceptance criteria, and related project discovery documents.
• Ability to use common collaboration, office, and project tracking applications; familiarity with project scheduling or service management systems is beneficial.
• Understanding of confidentiality, appropriate handling of institutional information, and the importance of following College policies and applicable procurement, security, accessibility, and records requirements.
• Familiarity with PMI project management practices is preferred; CAPM, PMP, or comparable professional credentials are desirable but not required.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

This is an in-person position based in Charleston, South Carolina, requiring regular on-site presence at the College of Charleston to coordinate with IT teams, Facilities Management, vendors, and campus stakeholders. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends, and holidays, to support project activities and implementations. Limited after-hours availability by cell phone may be required. Occasional overnight travel for professional development may be necessary. Must be able to access campus technology spaces, including equipment rooms, roofs, attics, and basements, and travel between campus facilities and remote project sites.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary *$58,854 - $74,382 Posting Date 11/09/2026 Closing Date 11/23/2026 Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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