IT Project Manager II

WashU IT

IT Project Manager leading HIPAA cybersecurity initiatives at Washington University. Managing complex projects, risks, budgets, stakeholders, and compliance-focused deliverables in a matrixed environment.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeJefferson City • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT project management, including the ability to develop project plans, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and utilizing project management methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.

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IT Project ManagementAgile MethodologyProject Management Software (PMS)Stakeholder EngagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBusiness AnalysisProcess ImprovementRisk AssessmentQuality ManagementWork Breakdown StructureResource AllocationProject ExecutionMetrics TrackingChange Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipConflict ResolutionAdaptabilityTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

ITIL FrameworkCybersecurity KnowledgeHIPAA Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder ExpectationsCustomer SatisfactionContinuous ImprovementMatrix ManagementClinical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and execute project communication plans
Develop and communicate project goals, responsibilities, expectations, risks, feedback, direction, priorities, events, and status
Set and manage customer and stakeholder expectations
Build working relationships with team members, vendors, and departments
Influence project decision-making and secure stakeholder, sponsor, and senior-management approval of deliverables
Select project-management methodologies and develop project plans
Develop project charters, budgets, work breakdown structures, and supporting management plans
Identify resources, negotiate resource use, assign responsibilities, and establish timeframes
Manage project execution for IT department customers
Track project health using schedule, scope, budget, and stakeholder-engagement metrics
Analyze results, report status, and take corrective action
Assign work and coordinate project resources
Ensure deliverables meet quality-plan specifications
Manage scope, requirements, and project changes
Assess and mitigate risks and issues; engage teams to resolve problems
Manage procurements and external service providers
Schedule and facilitate project meetings
Manage project closeout activities
Lead and motivate project teams to meet deadlines and customer-satisfaction expectations
Lend expertise to teams and task forces
Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and identify continuous-improvement opportunities
Ensure teams use internal project-management processes and documentation standards
Participate in the PM Community of Practice
Mentor and coach junior team members
Collaborate with the Project Owner to develop budgets
Manage project costs and forecasts against budget
Identify and manage budget risk
Quantify budget impacts of project changes with the Project Owner
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
4 years of relevant experience
Proven IT project management and successful project-delivery experience
Ability to perform business analysis, gather stakeholder needs, define requirements, improve processes, document workflows, and translate objectives into actionable plans
Ability to build trusted partnerships and lead through influence in a complex, matrixed organization
Ability to communicate confidently with technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Knowledge of cybersecurity or HIPAA is helpful
Adaptability
Agile Methodology
Clinical Support
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Environment Management
ITIL Framework
Leadership
Lead Work
Learning Quickly
Matrix Management
Problem Resolution
Project Management Software (PMS)
Strategic Planning
Team Coordination
Technical Knowledge
Working Independently
No specific certification or professional license is required
Driver’s license is not required
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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
University contributions starting at 7% to the 403(b) plan
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care support
Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities