IT Project Manager

Description
We are looking for an IT Project Manager to oversee infrastructure-focused initiatives within an education environment in San Marcos, Texas. This role will guide projects from initial planning through delivery, while partnering with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to keep work organized and aligned with institutional goals. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis skills, clear communication, and the ability to turn complex technical needs into practical, well-managed project plans.

Responsibilities

Direct technology initiatives across the entire project lifecycle, from scope definition and planning through execution, rollout, and completion. Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps that track timelines, major milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and overall status. Partner with internal departments, technical specialists, suppliers, and third-party providers to coordinate work and keep projects moving forward. Identify project issues early, assess constraints related to resources or timing, and implement corrective actions to reduce disruption.

Gather and document operational and technical requirements, ensuring stakeholder expectations are understood and validated before execution begins. Lead discussions with business and technical participants to establish goals, define success measures, and support informed decision-making. Evaluate existing workflows, uncover process gaps, and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Support infrastructure and enterprise technology efforts by assisting with planning, testing, deployment, transition activities, and readiness for ongoing operations.

Translate technical concepts into clear updates and recommendations for project sponsors and non-technical stakeholders. Requirements
Bachelor's degree or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience. Demonstrated success managing technology projects through initiation, implementation, and closeout. Experience coordinating cross-functional efforts among technical teams, business partners, vendors, and key stakeholders. Ability to collect, organize, and manage both business and technical requirements for project delivery.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess processes and recommend practical improvements. Proven meeting facilitation and decision-support skills, with the ability to resolve project-related challenges effectively. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, with familiarity in infrastructure-related projects such as network infrastructure, enterprise infrastructure, or structured cabling preferred.

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