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Mississippi State University

IT Project Manager

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an IT Project Manager. The role involves managing the tracking, coordination, implementation, and completion of technical projects within Information Technology Services (ITS) to ensure alignment with ITS and the university's mission. The IT Project Manager will oversee multiple projects, facilitate execution, report progress to management, and foster communication among teams and stakeholders.

Highlights
  • Manage and monitor multiple technical projects using Project Portfolio Management software.
  • Coordinate resources, timelines, and resolve conflicts across projects and functional areas.
  • Provide regular progress reports and post-project evaluations to ITS management.
  • Support strategic planning and identify business process improvements within IT initiatives.
  • Act as liaison between upper management, project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with experience implementing information systems; preferred PMP certification and advanced degree.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, IT concepts in higher education, risk and change management.
  • Strong skills in project management tools, communication, leadership, and team coordination.
  • Salary Grade: 17; salary range determined by the hiring department.
  • No supervisory responsibilities; works within Academic Affairs - AAA department.