University of Idaho
IIDS Senior Projects Manager
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $95K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring an IIDS Senior Projects Manager to oversee a portfolio of data science projects that enhance operational efficiencies and research capabilities. The role focuses on managing the execution of the flagship Generative AI Initiative, facilitating collaboration between technical teams and university divisions, and applying a prioritization framework to guide leadership decisions throughout the full project lifecycle.
Highlights
- Manage full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, process analysis, execution, deployment, and post-launch support.
- Oversee the Generative AI Initiative as a flagship project.
- Facilitate communication between Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences technical teams and partnering university divisions.
- Use custom and enterprise software to track KPIs and report on project ROI.
- Develop project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate resources and timelines.
- Required skills include project management experience of five or more years and the ability to translate business needs into technical tasks.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree and leadership experience preferred.
- Preferred experience in software development, data analytics, or AI/ML project management within complex organizations.
- Salary starts at $95,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Work may require nonstandard hours and some travel.
IIDS Senior Projects Manager Full Description
IIDS Senior Projects Manager
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004955P
Position Title | IIDS Senior Projects Manager
Division/College | Research Centers and Institutes
Department | Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | Join the University of Idaho’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (IIDS) and play a key role in a campus-wide transformation. As IIDS Senior Project Manager, you will manage an vast portfolio of projects, with a significant focus on the execution of our new Generative AI Initiative. You will help deliver high-visibility projects that create measurable operational efficiencies and enhance research capabilities at the state’s only R1 classified research university. We are seeking a strong facilitator who can work with stakeholders, leadership and technical experts to drive technical projects from ideation to impact and help build a self-sustaining program for the future.
Position Overview | This position will oversee a portfolio of data science projects designed to deliver measurable value to the university through operational efficiencies and enhanced research capabilities. A core focus of the position will be to manage the execution of a flagship Generative AI Initiative. This incumbent will serve as a critical collaborative bridge, facilitating communication and understanding between the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences technical teams and partnering university divisions Key responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle of high impact projects, from initial requirements gathering and process analysis through execution, deployment and post-launch support. This position will be instrumental in managing a pipeline of competing project ideas by applying a formal prioritization framework to help leadership make informed, data-driven decisions. This position will use custom developed and enterprise software to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report on project ROI to the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences and university leadership.
Duties may include: Assist project requestors with defining the requirements and scope of projects Manage project budgets Provide direction and support to project teams and track project deliverables Develop full-scale project plans, including project tasks and resource requirements Coordinate with project sponsor and necessary constituents to plan timelines and allocate resources Work with constituents to identify, document and organize user requirements for business processes Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | https://www.iids.uidaho.edu/index.php
Posting Number | SP004955P
Position Title | IIDS Senior Projects Manager
Division/College | Research Centers and Institutes
Department | Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | Join the University of Idaho’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (IIDS) and play a key role in a campus-wide transformation. As IIDS Senior Project Manager, you will manage an vast portfolio of projects, with a significant focus on the execution of our new Generative AI Initiative. You will help deliver high-visibility projects that create measurable operational efficiencies and enhance research capabilities at the state’s only R1 classified research university. We are seeking a strong facilitator who can work with stakeholders, leadership and technical experts to drive technical projects from ideation to impact and help build a self-sustaining program for the future.
Position Overview | This position will oversee a portfolio of data science projects designed to deliver measurable value to the university through operational efficiencies and enhanced research capabilities. A core focus of the position will be to manage the execution of a flagship Generative AI Initiative. This incumbent will serve as a critical collaborative bridge, facilitating communication and understanding between the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences technical teams and partnering university divisions Key responsibilities include managing the full project lifecycle of high impact projects, from initial requirements gathering and process analysis through execution, deployment and post-launch support. This position will be instrumental in managing a pipeline of competing project ideas by applying a formal prioritization framework to help leadership make informed, data-driven decisions. This position will use custom developed and enterprise software to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report on project ROI to the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences and university leadership.
Duties may include: Assist project requestors with defining the requirements and scope of projects Manage project budgets Provide direction and support to project teams and track project deliverables Develop full-scale project plans, including project tasks and resource requirements Coordinate with project sponsor and necessary constituents to plan timelines and allocate resources Work with constituents to identify, document and organize user requirements for business processes Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | https://www.iids.uidaho.edu/index.php
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Five or more years providing project management Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. from frontline university staff to senior administrative leaders and faculty researchers) Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and turn business needs into clear technical tasks
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and nights Ability to travel
Additional Preferred | Experience providing project management specifically for software development, data analytics or AI/ML projects Experience providing project management in a highly complex, matrixed organization such as a university or a public sector/government organization Advanced degree with leadership experience Superior writing, composition and proofreading skills Superior problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and appropriate manner Ability to work with complex and demanding issues and schedules, demonstrate sound judgement and discretion Proven project management record of accomplishment, specific experience with deployment and process engineering Understanding of data quality, data modeling and data security principles Knowledge of the University of Idaho and the State of Idaho
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and nights Ability to travel
Additional Preferred | Experience providing project management specifically for software development, data analytics or AI/ML projects Experience providing project management in a highly complex, matrixed organization such as a university or a public sector/government organization Advanced degree with leadership experience Superior writing, composition and proofreading skills Superior problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely and appropriate manner Ability to work with complex and demanding issues and schedules, demonstrate sound judgement and discretion Proven project management record of accomplishment, specific experience with deployment and process engineering Understanding of data quality, data modeling and data security principles Knowledge of the University of Idaho and the State of Idaho
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $95,000 annually or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 07/24/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 10, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $95,000 annually or higher depending on experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 07/24/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before August 10, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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