IT, Project Manager 3 - Foundational Technologies Services

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! Overview 1) Provide Project Management support for Network projects including but not limited to; Cisco switching/routing, Cisco Wi-Fi optimization, Enterprise Firewalls (Palo Alto), and Datacenters. 2) Provide Project Management support on a variety of Foundation Technologies Services (FTS) projects. These projects may include Enterprise Storage, F5 Load Balancers, Cloud Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, and many more. 3) Collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure that governance, methods, and PMO-tracked initiatives are being followed and applied. 4) Ensure that our IT standards are being heard and applied to all aspects of the project. Required Skills and Abilities 1.Well-developed knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment. 2.Well-developed knowledge of IT project management principles (e.g., Agile) and software. 3.Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 4.Well-developed interpersonal, written, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. 5.Proven project management skills. Preferred Skills and Experience PMP Certification preferred. Prior network or networking project experience preferred. Principal Responsibilities 1. Oversee and manage moderately complex projects; with one or more critical IT components; responsible for the planning, defining the scope, formulating the budget, implementation, communication, tracking and reporting. 2. Assess and manage issues; responsible for the resolution of all issues; prepare impact analysis statements and manage the change request process. 3. Ensure projects are delivered on-time, with expected scope and within defined budget. 4. Participate in the development of effective processes and procedures. 5. Coordinate, resolve, or assist in resolution of conflicts and other issues within and between project teams and recommend/provide solutions. 6. May mentor level 2 team members. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience or equivalent education and experience. Skills and Abilities Well-developed knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software, and equipment. Well-developed 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 project management skills. Job Posting Date 05/01/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade GS-3 Compensation Grade Profile GS-3k Salary Range $101,300.00 - $151,925.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid 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 based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. 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