As a member of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), this position performs various levels of coordination and management of information technology (IT) projects and portfolios throughout the project management lifecycle. As this position progresses through the levels, direct responsibilities and independent work increase. These include independently developing project plans and providing recommendations, leading cross-functional teams, and becoming a subject matter expert in project management, IT business practices, and applicable standards. At the direction of the Deputy CIO, this position may assist with or facilitate OCIO capabilities including IT strategy, governance, project and portfolio management, financial stewardship, performance measurement, organizational change management, strategic supplier management, workforce management, marketing and communications, knowledge management, and event management.

Project Manager I
Bachelors degree (IT or project management preferred) or equivalent experience
1+ year of project administration experience
Skills in requirements gathering, planning, organizing, and executing small to medium projects
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Project Manager II
Meets all requirements of Level I
3-5 years of IT project administration experience
Experience with RFQ/RFP development and Agile methodologies
Knowledge of PMI standards
Ability to lead medium to large projects

Project Manager III
Meets all requirements of Level II
5-9 years of IT project administration experience
Proven business analysis and process optimization in complex environments
Ability to lead large, high-complexity programs

Experience in higher education IT
PMP certification or progress toward certification
Prosci certification or progress towards certification
Knowledge of BABOK Guide and Agile methodologies
Training/certification in Agile approaches
Experience in modeling notation and flowcharting
High-level client service skills
Direct experience with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties

Project Manager I
Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements
Generate/distribute reports and maintain project documentation
Coordinate team workflow and ensure deadlines are met
Communicate with stakeholders and document requirements
Monitor budgets and implement cost-saving measures
Lead project planning, tracking, and change management
Assist with testing and ensure requirements traceability
Promote teamwork and apply lessons learned

Project Manager II
All duties of Level I, plus:
Manage multiple, more complex projects
Support business objectives and strategic direction
Collaborate with business partners and document requirements
Provide thought leadership on tools and processes

Project Manager III
All duties of Level II, plus:
Lead large, high-complexity programs
Mentor and direct other project managers
Drive process improvements and manage cross-unit programs
Assist with OCIO capabilities listed in General Statement of Duties
Oversee vendor contracts and negotiations

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Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.


You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before February, 2nd, 2026.