Manager, Project Management

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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: $97300.00 $175200.00

Job Description

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 crossfunctional 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 theseamless 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 decisionmaking 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 decisionmaking 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:

• Masters 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 2025% 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

FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime 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. Its not allinclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.