Job Summary
How to Apply
Please attach a cover letter as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should convey examples of how your past work experience relates to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Flint Office of Information Technology Services is looking for a Project Engineer Intermediate. Reporting to the IT PMO Manager, you will focus on the successful completion of different types of projects, including a digital accessibility compliance initiative. You will manage long-term projects within budget and schedule, collaborating with a diverse team to ensure compliance with U-M and federal guidelines.
Responsibilities*
- Project Planning & Execution: Create and manage detailed project plans that maintain scope, budget, and timelines.
- Team Coordination: Lead teams, coordinate efforts, and provide input for evaluations.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate goals and progress, and establish reporting mechanisms for all team members.
- Compliance Management: Ensure digital content accessibility, implement necessary tools and training, and enforce procurement procedures.
- Risk Management: Find and address potential risks, addressing challenges with third-party content.
- Continuous Improvement: Set guidelines for redesigns and developments, and promote accessibility monitoring tools.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience in a related field.
- Certification in project management or equivalent training.
- 3 years of experience in a directly related IT project management or engineering role.
- Experience with both developing and managing complex project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical team members and senior management.
- Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards.
Why Work at UM-Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
