Project Manager Ll

Project Manager Ll

Milwaukee, WI

JR10009616

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Position Title

Project Manager ll

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Project Manager II

Job Duties

School/College/Division Description

Employees at UWM in the Department of University IT Services work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

The Project Manager within University IT Services at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides leadership for complex AI and technology initiatives that advance institutional priorities and strengthen campus operations. This position is responsible for guiding projects through their full lifecycle while ensuring adherence to UWM's established standards for security, privacy, compliance, and model‑risk governance. The role requires effective coordination with campus stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to support timely, well‑structured project outcomes. In addition, the Project Manager contributes to the university's educational mission by mentoring student staff, fostering their professional growth, and supporting their engagement in project work within a collaborative learning environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple AI implementation projects which could run concurrently or consecutively (5-7 use cases), from intake and discovery through production deployment and post-launch stabilization
• Ensure AI projects follow organizational governance for security, privacy, model risk, and compliance, including required reviews and documentation
• Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues
• Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
• Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
• Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
• Mentor and coach student staff in project management and core professional skills
• Provide guidance to help students meet project goals and complete assigned tasks
• Delegate work based on individual strengths and abilities, offering leadership and direction
  
  

Additional Information

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Selected candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form to verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
• This position offers a hybrid-flexible schedule, with a minimum expectation of one on-campus day per week during the initial training and onboarding period to support effective integration and collaboration. As the employee becomes fully established in the role, additional remote work options may be considered based on performance, operational needs, and team alignment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by date of hire
• Three or more years of professional experience managing information technology projects through full lifecycle completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery
• Demonstrated experience selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies, techniques, and tools (e.g., waterfall, agile, hybrid) to achieve project objectives
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Information Systems or a related field by the date of hire
• Formal training in project management methodologies, demonstrated through a PMP certification or equivalent credential
• Experience using Microsoft Project (Desktop and/or Online) for project planning, scheduling, and resource management
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI to develop or interpret project dashboards and reporting
• Experience with AI project strategic planning and use‑case implementation, including coordinating discovery, development, deployment, and post‑launch activities
• Experience working in a higher‑education environment, including familiarity with academic or administrative technology needs
  
  

Target Salary Range

$70,000 to $80,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience)

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Project-Manager-ll_JR10009616-1.

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