Description

Position: Project Manager in Information Technology Exchange Center

About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional: Professional

Department: Information Technology Exchange Center

Local Title: Project Manager

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst

Rank: SL-3

Salary Range: $57,151-$108,003; Competitive based on experience.

FTE: Full-Time

Department Website: https://www.itec.suny.edu

Brief Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering internal ITEC projects as well as projects for ITEC member organizations. This role provides overall project oversight, ensures clear and accurate communication with stakeholders, and manages scope, budget, timelines, quality, and risk. The Project Manager coordinates the work of internal team members and thirdparty contractors while supporting and continuously improving ITEC's established project management framework through documentation, training, and process improvement. The position also requires adherence to ITEC security policies, participation in required training, accurate time and effort reporting, and responsiveness to emergency incidents as needed, including outside of normal business hours.

Please see https://www.itec.suny.edu/itec-vacancies for more information.

The location for this position is in Buffalo, NY.

Multiple selections may be made from this posting.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager, with responsibility for scope, schedule, stakeholder communication, and delivery of projects of moderate complexity.
3. Demonstrated written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to coordinate work across teams.
5. Demonstrated experience using project management and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft 365 and common project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Monday.com).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
2. Experience working in Information Technology environments, including managing ITbased projects and familiarity with IT service management concepts (e.g., ITIL).
3. Project management certification, such as PMP or CAPM (or equivalent).
4. Experience managing projects of significant scope and complexity, including multiple concurrent projects, extended timelines, and crossfunctional teams.
5. Experience working with seniorlevel executives and stakeholders.
6. Experience working in a Project Management Office (PMO) or within established project governance frameworks.
7. Experience in higher education or similarly complex, multistakeholder organizations.
8. Strong customerfocused and teamoriented skills, including team building, motivation, problemsolving, and effective time management.

Anticipated Date of Hire: 06/01/2026

Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8202

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.