IT Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $82K - $125K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ November 4th, 2026

Tableau SCRUM Wrike

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an IT Project Manager. The role involves planning, coordinating, and tracking information technology projects at the Rutgers–Newark campus, leading technical solution implementations, and integrating emerging technologies such as AI and automation. The IT Project Manager acts as the primary liaison among campus departments, manages finances, and applies best practices to deliver cost-effective, value-added solutions.

Highlights

Plan and execute IT project initiatives, including infrastructure, system, and application projects across the campus.

Serve as primary client liaison, bridging client needs with technical solutions.

Lead projects introducing AI-enabled and automation capabilities, including vendor evaluation and pilot design.

Manage project budgets and financials.

Apply project management best practices for efficient and effective delivery.

Utilize university-approved AI tools to enhance documentation, reporting, and risk identification.

Required skills include coordinating technical implementation, project planning, budgeting, and strong communication abilities.

Experience with AI tools and understanding of associated data governance and security considerations is necessary.

Software knowledge includes Microsoft 365, Wrike, ServiceNow, Zoom, Slack, Qualtrics, Tableau, and university-approved AI assistants.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field and 3 years of IT project management experience; preferred qualifications include PMP or Agile certifications and experience in higher education or public sector.