EdPlus at Arizona State University · 2 days ago
Project Manager, Solutions
Campus: Tempe
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expEdPlus at Arizona State University is seeking a Project Manager for Solutions who will report to the Director of Academic Enterprise Enrollment Solutions. The role involves planning, directing, organizing, and executing project requirements while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes aligned with the university's strategic objectives.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions, work requirement identification, and assignments
Translates the needs and vision of the Vice President and Deputy Vice President into actionable plans for execution, ensuring alignment with AEE's strategic goals
Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcomes
Organizes cross-functional teams and manages multiple projects, including those requiring input from executive leadership
Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness
Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones, deliverables, critical paths, and dependencies while adjusting expectations as needed. Respond to inquiries regarding project status and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ability to utilize agile and waterfall methodologies where appropriate and recommend which method is best for a given project. Also determines how best to blend methodologies to manage unique projects and meet goals
Research and synthesize background materials to prepare leadership for key meetings with university executives, industry partners, and government representatives
Identifies risks to project outcomes and develop strategies to mitigate or adapt to these challenges. Responds to all inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance
Prepares post-project reports, budget allocations, and summaries to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Strong project management and organizational skills
A track record of handling multiple initiatives
Ability to work through challenges with persistence
Comfortable working both independently and in team settings
Strong diplomacy skills
Ability to effectively balance and focus on objectives in an environment where projects compete for priority
Ability to utilize agile and waterfall methodologies where appropriate and recommend which method is best for a given project
Ability to determine how best to blend methodologies to manage unique projects and meet goals
Ability to identify risks to project outcomes and develop strategies to mitigate or adapt to these challenges
Ability to prepare post-project reports, budget allocations, and summaries to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties
Evidence of effective verbal and written communications
Preferred
Evidence of Project Management certifications such as PMP, PPM, CSM, CAPM, CSPO, or SAFe Agilist
Demonstrated experience working closely with executive-level leadership
Proven track record of managing multiple projects requiring participation and input from various stakeholders
Demonstrated use of CRM, SIS or project management systems
Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to present ideas clearly and confidently, including a high level of comfort with public speaking and engaging varied audiences
Strong ability to research, synthesize information, and ask probing questions
Education domain knowledge, especially in higher education enrollment processes
Experience working with solutions in highly regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance)
Benefits
Reduced tuition for employees, their spouses, and dependents
Competitive rates for health and life benefits
A wellness program
Disability and leave program
Paid holidays
Retirement programs
Company
EdPlus at Arizona State University
EdPlus helps undeserved students and communities enhance education through multiple projects, humanitarian projects, and initiatives.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
EdPlus at Arizona State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
Nancy Cervasio, MC
Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Student Coaching Services
Company data provided by crunchbase