Global Project Manager

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
 

Closing Date:

05/06/2025

Type of Position:

Project Management

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Arkansas World Trade Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

World Trade Center Arkansas is looking for a dynamic global project manager and business liaison that will lead day-to-day progress of tasks and coordinate cross-functional roadmaps while driving fellow team members to meet commitments based on the strategic plan of the WTC Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Government, and all stakeholders.

You will represent the business team’s strategic priorities and negotiate with partners across the organization to align schedules and resources. This will require you to communicate weekly updates and completion of deliverables of global business and trade strategy for improved operations that increase ROI for client members.

This role will foresee and enthusiastically manage risks and dependencies for business growth initiatives, and work to ensure that roadblocks are removed, and operations run smoothly. This role will stay detailed down to the granular level while maintaining a high-level perspective of the project at hand.

As a member of our dynamic group, you’ll have the rare and exciting chance to view upcoming products, manage trade missions, trade shows, training, and development, and assist the WTCAR CEO and its trade directors in driving the business forward for clients across the globe every day.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty,