Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager supports student enrollment growth, retention, and enhancements to the overall student experience by leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating the successful delivery of products, services, and operational improvements across the university.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes project needs and identifies resources required.
• Develops detailed project plans, which include key activities, timelines and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to an appropriate systematic development process.
• Tracks and documents completion of work plan activities and initiates efforts to advance the project as needed.
• Manages multiple projects according to plan while monitoring, measuring, and reporting on progress to ensure project is delivered on time.
• Modifies tasks, sequencing, and resourcing as appropriate to maintain progress.
• Identifies and addresses obstacles ensuring appropriate resolution.
• Manages project teams within a Pod structure as well as related implementation activities according to project plans.
• Provides input into how to use resources more effectively and coordinates/negotiates any staffing changes with managers.
• Coaches and develops team members in support of achieving the project objectives.
• Communicates project progress and issues to clients, especially related to the impact of changes to project resources, scheduling scope and delivery.
• Works closely with groups involved to ensure smooth implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Project Management, or related field required, Master's Degree in Business or Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Five years’ experience of full lifecycle project management including knowledge of PMBOK or other qualified methodology.
• Experience in an academic enterprise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast-paced environment with many initiatives.
• Ability to manage a variety of business and vendor resources.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction.
• Proficient with project management practices and tools.
• Capability to influence and instill credibility in sponsors, peers and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines, and budget.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000.00 and $100,000.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.