IT Project Manager – Office of Technology Management

WashU IT

IT Project Manager responsible for leading modernization of the OTM intellectual property database and reporting systems. Provides technical leadership and ensures alignment with strategic goals.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,200 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLInformaticaTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical leadership and oversight for the modernization of the Office of Technology Management’s (OTM) intellectual property database and reporting systems.
Directs the full project lifecycle—from requirements definition to final implementation.
Builds consensus across a diverse stakeholder landscape and manages external vendor relationships.
Develops and communicates project goals, responsibilities, expectations, risks and feedback with all parties.
Analyzes and selects appropriate project management methodologies to develop plans.
Tracks and monitors project health utilizing standard metrics for schedule, scope, budget and stakeholder engagement.
Manages execution of project plans to support the ongoing needs of the IT department’s customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Relevant Experience (4 Years).
Seven years or more of experience in IT, with at least three years specifically within a University, Legal Tech, or Research-intensive environment preferred.
Prior experience in a Technology Transfer Office or Intellectual Property (IP) management environment is highly desirable.
Proven track record of successfully leading at least one major CRM or Enterprise database implementation/migration (e.g., Salesforce, Workday, or proprietary IP systems).
Experience with Data Migration & ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, MuleSoft, or Dataloader.io) and Business Intelligence (BI) platforms such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience navigating the complexities of a large, consensus-driven enterprise or higher education institution.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with 7% contributions.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and courses.
Employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100%.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata migrationETLBusiness IntelligenceCRM implementationdatabase implementationreporting systemsrequirements definitionproject lifecyclestakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcommunicationconsensus buildingrisk managementfeedback managementorganizational skillsvendor relationship managementanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solving