Technical Project Manager and Analyst

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Technical Project Manager and Analyst

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department
UFA-Systems, Ops & Support

Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit .

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Technical Project Manager and Analyst to support system and technical projects within University Finance and Administration (UFA). Reporting to the Director of Systems, Operations, and Support, this role plays a crucial part in managing technical projects, leading business and technical analysis, defining technical requirements, designing technical solutions, and driving project implementation and execution. This position supports all departments within University Procurement Services as well as manages internal Systems, Operations, and Support projects. Additionally, the role will conduct research on technology and strategy, including AI, to enhance various functional areas within UFA operations.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Manages technical project planning, implementation and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads business analysis efforts, define technology requirements, and develop business and technical documentation.
• Designs and architects technical solutions to enhance business processes and support strategic initiatives.
• Performs data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision for solution selection.
• Collaborates on system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
• Participates in internal website design and development efforts.
• Researches emerging technologies, including AI applications, to drive operational efficiency and innovation.
• Analyzes industry best practices and tools to enhance project management and technical solution architecture.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
05

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
79013.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
99952.00

Annual Maximum Salary
120890.00

Standard Hours
37.50

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably in finance operations, information technology or an equivalent combination of education and/or working experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in project management for technical projects, system and data analysis, business requirement gathering, and technology design with excellent documentation and communication skills.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in developing project management life cycle and technical development life cycle using industry methodology such as Agile, SDLC.
• Ability to perform data analysis to discover process improvement opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher-ed environment with systems, operations and support experience.
• Project management methodologies for technical solution implementation.
• Data Analytics skill to analyze problems, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Experience in developing project plans and executing the plan to develop technical solution to the business.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Equipment Utilized

• JIRA.
• MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Version control.
• Google Cloud.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST0574

Posting Open Date
03/18/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Off Campus

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: