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WGU is hiring a Manager of Project Management. This role involves leading a team within WGU to develop and implement strategic projects and initiatives supporting operational plans. The manager ensures industry standards align with departmental goals while driving change in a matrixed organization to meet college-level strategies and objectives.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include developing initiatives, stakeholder management, team leadership, and project oversight.
Requires proficiency in strategic planning, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Compensation ranges from $97,300.00 to $175,200.00 with eligibility for bonuses and healthcare benefits.
Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree, PMP certification, and experience in project management and team leadership.
Must be able to travel 20-25% between hub locations.
Eligible for comprehensive benefits such as health savings, retirement plans, and paid parental leave.
Preferred qualifications include higher education program development experience and Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
Position requires prolonged periods of computer work and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.

Manager, Project Management Full Description

Manager, Project Management

Salt Lake City Office

Phoenix Office

WGU North Carolina

Full time

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Pay Range: $97,300.00 - $175,200.00

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Manager of Project Management will develop and lead a team within the assigned WGU division/department to partner with stakeholders in developing, leading, and implementing strategic projects and initiatives that support WGU operational plans.
The individual will ensure industry standards and processes are applied to and aligned with departmental goals and objectives. The manager will effectively influence change in a highly matrixed organization while ensuring timelines and objectives of college-level strategies and initiatives are met in a timely manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Uses quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends in issues and create strategies and recommendations for improvement and resolution
Actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, and balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly
Develops and implements strategic initiatives to support projected Academic Programs and operations growth
Researches business strategies and recommends best practices and changes in technology related to the performance of Academic Programs’ and/or business initiatives
Ensures overall quality, consistency, and functionality of all work by team members to ensure a high level of performance and engagement of all team members
Provides measurable feedback to direct reports and suggestions for improved performance.
Works with cross-functional teams to determine current and future direction and create collaboration
Collaborates with other internal teams to understand individual and overall project needs, creating a cohesive course/program and enhancing the seamless student experience
Oversees all aspects of project management associated with course and program development, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
Resolves issues or challenges associated with projects during any phase of the project life cycle
Holds direct reports accountable to performance metrics
Assists and communicates with College leadership in decision-making, project management, and initiative implementation.
Provides regular project/change management updates, status, and targets to meet business deliverables.
Is accountable for compiling reports and presenting in weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews for team and associated groups.
Proficient in stakeholder management and capable of effectively teaching this skill to team and associated groups.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities and results
Ability to coach and develop direct reports
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
Ability to be an agent of change in a rapidly changing environment
Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive innovative process improvement
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and pay attention to detail
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Fundamental understanding of strategic planning, budgeting, and operational planning including goal/KPI target setting.
Understand of Six Sigma principles and methodologies.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, and Technical Operations teams

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
5+ years managing projects
3+ years leading and managing people and teams
Travel between different hub locations around 20-25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher education program development experience preferred
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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