IT Project Manager Job Athens area,Georgia USA,IT/Tech

Posting Number:

S15897P

Working Title:

IT Project Manager

Department:

EITS-Project Management

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department

website:

eits.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
This position is not eligible for remote work.

Advertised Salary:

Up to 62,000

Posting Date:

10/12/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

11/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
This position is not eligible for remote work.
Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. The USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Title:

Project Management Pro-IT I

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

CAPM/PMP preferred. CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date.

Position Summary:

This is a limited-term position and will be located at Information Technology Services (ITS) building on Daniells Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia. This position is funded with benefits initially through July 2028 with the possibility to renew for an additional period.
This position will provide project management for the University System of Georgia (USG) Unified ERP Program. The Unified ERP Program is a Workday implementation spanning Finance, HR/Payroll, and related technology, organizational change management, and service delivery functions, delivered across all USG institutions within a single, shared Workday platform.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Demonstrated…