IT Project Manager III - Willow AI Platform Implementation
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
UCF is seeking a dynamic IT Project Manager III to lead the end‑to‑end implementation of the Willow AI Platform across the university's building portfolio, transforming how campus is monitored, managed, and optimized.
Responsibilities
Oversee full lifecycle implementation of the Willow AI Platform, from planning and requirements gathering to deployment, testing, and post‑launch optimization.
Serve as the primary liaison between the university, Willow, other vendors, UCF‑IT teams, facilities management, and any other external partners.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with UCF‑IT PMO standards.
Coordinate data integration efforts required by the project, including building information models (BIM), IoT sensors, asset data, and existing facility management systems.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define use cases, success metrics, and adoption strategies.
Ensure compliance with university policies, data governance standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to executive sponsors and steering committees.
Collaborate with UCF Technology Adoption department for all change management activities, and identify opportunities to expand platform capabilities and drive continuous improvement in building operations.
Ensure compliance with PMO standards, templates, tools.
Ensure thorough documentation: charters, requirement artifacts, test plans, deployment plans, lessons learned, post‑mortems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working with Willow or similar AI‑powered digital twin or smart building platforms (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, or comparable).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience managing technology deployment projects in facilities, construction, or built environment settings, including coordination with architects, engineers, or facilities operations teams.
Familiarity with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, including sensor integration, connected device management, or building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or familiarity with digital twin concepts as applied to facilities or infrastructure management.
Other Requirements
Valid Class E driver's license.
Authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Salary
The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,076 - $110,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off: annual and sick time, paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
More information available in the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Employment Details
Department: UCF IT
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Type of Appointment: Regular
Expected Salary: $89,076.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date: 05-11-2026
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407‑823‑1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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Responsibilities
Oversee full lifecycle implementation of the Willow AI Platform, from planning and requirements gathering to deployment, testing, and post‑launch optimization.
Serve as the primary liaison between the university, Willow, other vendors, UCF‑IT teams, facilities management, and any other external partners.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with UCF‑IT PMO standards.
Coordinate data integration efforts required by the project, including building information models (BIM), IoT sensors, asset data, and existing facility management systems.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define use cases, success metrics, and adoption strategies.
Ensure compliance with university policies, data governance standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to executive sponsors and steering committees.
Collaborate with UCF Technology Adoption department for all change management activities, and identify opportunities to expand platform capabilities and drive continuous improvement in building operations.
Ensure compliance with PMO standards, templates, tools.
Ensure thorough documentation: charters, requirement artifacts, test plans, deployment plans, lessons learned, post‑mortems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience working with Willow or similar AI‑powered digital twin or smart building platforms (e.g., Siemens, Johnson Controls Metasys, or comparable).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience managing technology deployment projects in facilities, construction, or built environment settings, including coordination with architects, engineers, or facilities operations teams.
Familiarity with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, including sensor integration, connected device management, or building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or familiarity with digital twin concepts as applied to facilities or infrastructure management.
Other Requirements
Valid Class E driver's license.
Authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Salary
The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,076 - $110,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off: annual and sick time, paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
More information available in the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Employment Details
Department: UCF IT
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Type of Appointment: Regular
Expected Salary: $89,076.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date: 05-11-2026
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407‑823‑1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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