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Project Manager, FSS

Job in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for: Yale University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    IT Project Manager
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Systems and Solutions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects that modernize and enhance Yale’s financial systems and data capabilities. The Project Manager will oversee multiple complex initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with Yale’s Finance strategy.

  • Partner with Finance and IT leaders to define project goals, scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Lead all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • Manage communication with project sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and alignment.
  • Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop strategies to keep projects on track.
Required

Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment
  • Thorough knowledge of IT project management principles (e.g., Agile) and software
  • Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to lead and manage staff
  • Proven ability to manage multiple/complex projects, meeting deadlines and budget
Principal Responsibilities
  • Oversees the execution and implementation of detailed project plans in concert with stakeholders.
  • Manages several routine projects simultaneously and ensures that the design, testing, training, documentation and prioritization objectives are met.
  • Assists in refining and re-sequencing during the implementation and execution phases of assigned projects, as needed.
  • Works closely with business analysts, technical professionals, end users and project stake holders during the requirements, solutions design and implementation phases to develop detailed project plans for implementation.
  • Works on risk assessment, communication planning, development of performance metrics, and project entry criteria.
  • Creates detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion.
  • Manages client expectations and provides issue/risk identification and escalation pathways.
  • May supervise the implementation team of cross-functional project and technical resources.
  • Designs, develops, and executes communication systems to ensure effective exchange of information between project stakeholders, senior management, and staff.
  • Resolves complex project issues that involve representatives from multiple organizations.
  • Complies with standard policies and procedures.
  • May supervise and train junior project managers.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
  • Required

    Education and Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Job Posting Date

    11/26/2025

    Job Category

    Professional

    Bargaining Unit

    NON

    Compensation Grade

    Administration & Operations

    Compensation Grade Profile

    Manager;
    Program Leader (P6)

    Time Type

    Full time

    Duration Type

    Staff

    Location

    150 Munson Street, New Haven, Connecticut

    Background Check Requirements

    All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

    Health

    Requirements

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